REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/prFPZxWWsV or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 24, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation’s Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition staff, who dedicated years to the research, analysis and development of the Council approved 2026 Park Bond Program. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion, and approval of a recommendation for City Council to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Hancock Golf Course, to temporarily use approximately 9,482 square feet of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements. Total mitigation from Austin Water is $188,215. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Kevin Koeller, Managing Engineer, Austin Water. Page 1 of 2 4. Presentation, discussion, and approve of a recommendation for City Council to authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Country Club Creek West Greenbelt, to permanently use approximately 121,156 square feet of parkland in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $1,368,050 and $107,735 in the form of park improvements from …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260928-003 Date: September 28, 2026 Subject: Chapter 26 – Temporary Use of Parkland at Hancock Golf Course Motioned By: Maritza Kelley Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends City Council authorize a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as Hancock Golf Course, to temporarily use approximately 9,482 square feet of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements. Total mitigation from Austin Water is $188,215. Vote: 9-1 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Against: Ted Eubanks. Abstain: None. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260928-004 Date: September 28, 2026 Subject: Permanent Taking of Parkland, Country Club Greenbelt Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Seconded By: Luai Abou-Emara Recommendation The Austin Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the request from Austin Transportation and Public Works to authorize a permanent change in use for approximately 121,156 square feet of dedicated parkland in the Country Club Creek West Greenbelt to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Following a presentation by the Austin Capital Delivery Service, the Board was unable to recommend approval of this project absent additional information regarding community involvement. Specifically, it remains unclear whether the surrounding community was provided an adequate opportunity to participate in the process or offer feedback. Furthermore, insufficient information was provided during the meeting, concerning projected traffic patterns and their impact on the surrounding area. The Board recommends that the City Council carefully consider these unaddressed community outreach and traffic impact issues when determining whether to approve this change in parkland use. Vote: 8-0 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt. Against: None. Abstain: Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 24, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Maritza Kelley, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Luai Abou-Emara, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lester Tanquilut - Adult Recreation Leagues Julie Fisher - Austin Parks Foundation Haleigh Wagman - Adult Recreation Leagues Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Patrick Beyer - Austin Parks Foundation Patricia Bobeck - Barton Springs fishhooks and lures Sam Fox - Adult Recreation Leagues Steven Brown - Givens Park Work Group APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Becker’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature. Christa McCarthy, Centralized Programs Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation; Marybeth Wootan-Holst, MD and Sam Williams, DO MBA, Chief Residents, UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program gave a presentation and answered Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 questions on the location of the residents clinic, and potential future partnerships with Pflugerville Parks and Recreation. The motion to approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Taylor absent. 3. Discussion and approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board’s seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. Board Members discussed the purpose of the JSC. This item was tabled by the Chair. 4. Discussion and amend the 2026 Parks and Recreation Board annual meeting schedule to move the regular scheduled meeting on November …
Parks Bond Development Austin Parks and Recreation Department | September 28, 2026 Liana Kallivoka, PhD, PE, LEED Fellow, Assistant Director Alyssa Tharrett, RA, NCARB, Project Management Supervisor 2018 Bond Proposition C Spending Prop C spending nearing 90% 90% 2 2018 Bond Proposition C Status Aquatics 38.3 1.5 0.2 Parkland Acquisition 41.7 2.5 0.6 0.2 Park Improvements 14.5 1.3 6.0 3.1 Building Renovations 14.8 2.0 1.8 2.9 Infrastructure 15.5 0.2 0.9 0.8 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Expenses Under Contract Assigned to Projects Unassigned/Program Contingency Spending as of September 9, 2026 3 2026 Bond Development Schedule Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2024 / 2025 Spring 2025 Departments Develop Universe of project needs Bond Development Kickoff Bond Election Advisory Task Force Creation Community Engagement Technical Criteria Development Staff & SME Project Prioritization PARB Presentation Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2025 / 2026 Community Engagement Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Project Scoping and Cost Estimates Council Evaluation and Adoption Evaluation of Operating Cost Impacts Staff Presentations to BEATF Initial Staff Bond Recommendation PARB Presentation Open House Events Staff and BEATF Final Bond Recommendations Bond Election 4 Universe of Project Needs 5 Supplemental Technical Criteria & Scoring For programs not already prioritized in existing studies Percentage Technical Criteria Description 30% Social Equity 25% Proactive Reinvestment 20% Sustainability & Resilience 15% Leveraging Funds and Partnership Opportunities 10% Strategic Direction 100% Total Population served, Income of service area, People of color served, children served Site/Building condition, Safety, Maintenance Costs, Reinvestment, Facility Usage, accessibility Green infrastructure, resilience networks, sustainable design, energy efficiency, water usage Ability to utilize matching funds from alternative sources such as grants, donations, partners, historic preservation fund, other city departments, etc. Project aligns with existing city plans, APR Long Range Plan, APR vision plans, etc. 6 Park Bond Funding Journey Initial APR Staff Recommendation $410 M $149M, 2018 Parks Bond Prop C Council Sub- Quorum Initial Recommendation $250 M $181 M Final CDS Staff Recommendation $260 M Council Approved Proposition A BEATF Recommendation $175 M $140 M Initial CDS Staff Recommendation Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 Jul-26 Aug-26 7 Austin Parks and Recreation $260M Council Approved Bond: Proposition A Program Name $260M Scenario (without maintenance facilities) Building, Recreation, and Senior Center Improvements* $65.5M Funding for renovations/rehabilitation and additions of existing Parks and Recreation facilities, recreation and senior centers, …
CHAPTER 26 APPLICATION IH-35 CAPITAL EXPRESS CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED PARKLAND DECLARATIONS OF USE Hancock Golf Course Austin Parks & Recreation Board September 2026 Mark Stanko, Project Manager, WSP Kevin Koeller, P.E. A D N E G A 1. Project Summary 2. Project Objectives 3. Stakeholder Engagement • Bi-weekly meetings • On-site meeting • Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting • Community engagement 4. Parkland Declaration of Use • Hancock Golf Course / Recreation Center – East 41st and Peck Ave • Temporary Construction Declaration of Use • Scope of Parkland use • Alternatives Assessment 5. Summary of Requested Parkland Declaration of Use WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 2 1. Project summary The Capital Expressway Austin Water Standalone Utility Project (CAPEX-AWS) requires relocation of over 45,000 linear feet of water and wastewater utilities to mitigate conflicts with the proposed improvements to IH-35 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). These relocations are primarily in City of Austin right-of-way (ROW) but some work on private property and parkland is required. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 Proposed Water and Wastewater lines for the CAPEX AWS project 3 2. Project Objectives • Improve safety and mobility in Austin • Provide Austin Water customers with a reliable water and wastewater system that is accessible • Relocate water and wastewater lines impacted by proposed IH-35 CapEx Project WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 4 3. Stakeholder Engagement Meetings held to date: ▪ Bi-weekly meetings Austin Parks and Recreation (APR), Austin Water (AW) and TxDOT ▪ An on-site meeting with APR, AW, Hancock Golf Course representatives and TxDOT for the Comal Street, Hancock Recreation Center and East Avenue Declaration of Use areas on May 29, 2026. ▪ Public Involvement (PI) interagency meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with AW, APR and TxDOT. WSP | CAPEX Chapter 26 Application | September 2026 5 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS April 2026 Onwards • Email correspondence between TxDOT, Austin Water, City of Austin APR, Forestry and other city departments relating to the proposed use of Hancock Golf Course and other parkland. July 2026 • Elected officials, stakeholder organizations and neighborhood associations were notified about the project and parkland use by email during the week of July 27. • Property owners near and around the affected areas received mailed notification letters during the same week. August 2026 • On Thursday, …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department [Month Day, Year] IH-35 Cap Ex Hancock Golf Course; M.O.U. #26-005; FDU# 3960 2207 8478, 4570 2307 5486; Project I.D. 3212.203 The purpose of this memorandum is to outline an understanding between Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) and Austin Water (AW) for the non-recreational use of parkland at Hancock Golf Course. Project Details AW is allowed to use the parkland located at Hancock Golf Course, street address as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for temporary staging of construction equipment and materials associated with the TXDOT IH35 CapEx Downtown Advanced Construction (DTAC) AW Standalone Relocations: MLK to Holly Street Project. The requested area and corresponding mitigation amount, as indicated in Attachment “A” is: Temporary Staging Use: 9,482 sq. ft. = $124,546 In addition to the costs associated with the use of parkland, AW will provide funding for site preparation of parkland for the temporary use and restoration upon project completion. The following work will be completed by APR with funding provided in advance by AW. Sunken Cost of Existing Trees: Site Prep and Restoration: Transplant Existing Trees: Replant Trees following Project Completion: $9,223 $29,097 $10,402 $14,947 APR’s restoration of the site only includes re-establishment of Tee #7. All other restoration efforts are the responsibility of AW with APR approval and final inspection. Page 1 of 3 Subject: Sample Subject Total Mitigation Fees to be transferred to APR: $188,215. The estimated project start date: May 1st, 2027 The approved duration of the parkland use: 549 Calendar Days. Estimated date of parkland open for public use pending completed restoration and approval by Environmental Inspector and APR: October 31, 2028 Requesting Department Responsibilities This MOU and associated Declaration of Use are necessitated by TxDOT’s IH-35 expansion project. The terms established in this MOU between AW and APR have been reviewed by TxDOT. All construction work on parkland will be executed by TxDOT’s contractors and construction documents will include language agreed to by TxDOT and COA. The City of Austin (COA) will make every effort to coordinate and enforce the terms of this MOU with TxDOT and their designated contractors. APR will continue to coordinate directly with TxDOT regarding these activities, recognizing that …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Permanent Use Temporary Use Calculated Fee - $124,546 $124,546 TOTAL = Project: Requesting Dept: IH-35 Cap-Ex - Hancock Golf Course Austin Water MOU # 26-005 Hancock Golf Course Mitigation Worksheet for Temporary Use Project: IH-35 Cap-Ex - Hancock Golf Course Requesting Department: Austin Water MOU # 26-005 Hancock Golf Course Geographic Area Code 4 Identified by requested area geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $57.42 Calculated by Geographic Area average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 9,482 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Annual Value of Requested Area: $544,462 Area requested multiplied by Value per Square Foot Adjusted Annual Value of Requested Area: $81,669 (15% Rate of Return) Monthly Annual Value of Requested Area: $6,806 Adjusted Annual Value divided by 12 Daily Temporary Use Rate: $227 Monthly Value divided by 30 (average number of days in a month) Days Requested: 549 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Temporary Use Mitigation Value: $124,546 Daily Temporary Use Rate multiplied by Days Requested REV. 04/06/17 Prepared By APR Golf Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Project Name Department Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Golf Austin Parks & Recreation QTY Pre Project State 10 1 Sprinkler Head Cap and Removal Close Loop for Irrigation on #8 Green Post Project Completion 10 4000 4000 1 4000 1 Sprinkler Head Reinstall and Programming Rough Grade teeing area #7 (Sq Ft) Fine Grade area to include soil prep and add chocolate loam #7 (SqFt) Open Loop for Irrifation on #8 Green Sod Install on #7 Tee & Surrounds (SqFt) Mobilization *Price does not include restoration of anything other than #7 Tee for sod prep and install. This will be the responsibility of TxDot with owner approval and inspection. $2,500.00 $19,960.00 Unit Price Total $150 $1,000 $400 $0.90 $0.44 $1,000 $1.15 $5,000 $1,500 $1,000 $4,000 $3,600 $1,760 $1,000 $4,600 $5,000 10% per year Cost Escalation $23,952.00 PROJECT SUB-TOTAL COST CONTINGENCY (Based on project risk analysis) Risk Probability % 10.00% T O T A L P R O J E C T B U D G E T E S T I M A T E $26,452.00 $2,645.20 $29,097 Printed on: 9/14/2026 @ 10:31 AM Page 1 of 4 REV. 04/06/17 Prepared By APR Forestry Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Project Name Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Trees Department Austin Parks & Recreation Time …
PECK AVE DORAN CHRISTOPHER & AMY TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080110 BAKIR BEVERLY RAE CLARK TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080109 EX ROW TREISMAN PHILIP URI TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080108 BRICKER DAVID CHARLES TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080107 HARRIS COURTNEY LEE TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080106 BIGGS FAMILY TRUST TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080105 SIGN DIRECTING TRAIL USERS BACK TO TRAIL 53.2' EX TEEING GROUNDS TO BE REINSTATED BY OTHERS SOUTHERN DECLARATION OF USE BOUNDARY IS THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING GOLF CART PATH PROPOSED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION DECLARATION OF USE (01-AWB) DOCUMENT NO. _____ AREA 9,480 SQFT EX NEWLY PLANTED TREE TO BE TRANSPLANTED OFFSITE AND REPLANTED AT PROJECT COMPLETION BY OTHERS (TYP.) PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FENCE LIMITS, SEE TRACK DETAIL SHEET ' 8 . 2 9 ' 8 . 7 6 63.1' E 4 1 S T S T ' 3 . 3 7 1 WRIGHT JOHN LIVING TRUST TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080223 EX BOULDERS TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED AND REPLACED AS REQUIRED FOR ACCESS SMITH TOWNSEND CARY JR TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080224 ALONSO PEDRO F TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080225 NOKES MARY ELLEN WREN TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219080222 EX WALKING PATH TO BE RELOCATED AND RESTORED IN THIS LOCATION AT THE END OF CONSTRUCTION SIGN DIRECTING TRAIL USERS BACK TO TRAIL EX BRICK GATE TO BE PROTECTED PROPOSED WALKING PATH PROP 30" PVC WWL_200.04 4100 RED RIVER HOLDINGS LLC TCAD PROPERTY ID: 0219081201 0 VERTICAL SCALE IN FEET 40 80 HORIZONTAL SCALE IN FEET LEGEND PROPOPOSED CONSTRUCTION DECLARATION OF USE COA EXISTING CITY OF AUSTIN ROW PROPERTY LINE EX BOULDERS TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED PROPOSED 8FT DG WALKING PATH RELOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FENCE AND SCREENING LIMITS (TYPE OF FENCING TO BE FURTHER COORDINATED WITH GOLF COURSE) PROPOSED STREET CLOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE EXISTING NEWLY PLANTED TREES TO BE TRANSPLANTED AND REPLANTED AT PROJECT COMPLETION BY OTHERS PROPOSED SIGN 0 0 0 0 + + 0 0 1 1 EX ROW PROP 24" PVC WWL_200.04 NOTES 1. PARK IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITHIN EASEMENT AREA TO BE DISCONNECTED AND REINSTATED BY GOLF COURSE. PROPOSED STREET CLOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ZONE, NO IMPACTS TO THE GOLF DRIVEWAY 0 0 0 0 + + 1 1 1 1 CL CL 0 0 0 0 + + 2 2 1 1 CL CL 0 0 0 0 + + 3 3 1 1 REV DATE BY DESCRIPTION CAPITAL AREA WSP USA Inc 1601 S MoPac Expy, Suite 325 Austin, TX …
REV. 04/06/17 Prepared By APR Forestry Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Project Name Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Trees Department Austin Parks & Recreation Time (hrs) Frequency Occurrence Staff Rate/Unit Price Total QTY Staff Hours Planning Establishment Materials 14 14 14 14 Tree Stock Mulch T-posts Ties PROJECT SUB-TOTAL Site Selection Mapping Site Vetting Procurement Planting 4 8 4 8 8 Site checks Hand watering Re-mulching Re-tying 8 (Monthly) 8 (Quarterly) 16 (Biannually) 8 (Quarterly) 20 6 3 6 14 Trees impacted of original 148 (10%) Planted December 2024, 20 months elapsed since Supervising Horticulturalist Forester Crew Lead Crew Crew Lead + Crew Full Team $40 $35 $30 $125 $155 $230 $40 $40 $40 $40 $230 $155 $155 $155 $155 10% Modifier $115.55 $7.34 $23.94 $0.18 $160.00 $320.00 $160.00 $320.00 $1,840.00 $2,480.00 $744.00 $744.00 $744.00 $1,617.70 $102.76 $335.16 $2.52 COST CONTINGENCY (Based on project risk analysis) Risk Probability % 10.00% T O T A L P R O J E C T B U D G E T E S T I M A T E $2,800.00 $4,712.00 $2,058.14 $9,570.14 $957.01 $10,527.15 Printed on: 8/20/2026 @ 3:10 PM Page 1 of 2 Prepared By APR Golf Date Created 8/11/2026 Date Revised 8/11/2026 PROJECT BUDGET ESTIMATE Hancock Golf Course - AW/TXDOT Restoration: Golf Austin Parks & Recreation REV. 04/06/17 Project Name Department QTY Pre Project State 10 1 Sprinkler Head Cap and Removal Close Loop for Irrigation on #8 Green Post Project Completion 10 4000 4000 1 4000 1 Sprinkler Head Reinstall and Programming Rough Grade teeing area #7 (Sq Ft) Fine Grade area to include soil prep and add chocolate loam #7 (SqFt) Open Loop for Irrifation on #8 Green Sod Install on #7 Tee & Surrounds (SqFt) Mobilization *Price does not include restoration of anything other than #7 Tee for sod prep and install. This will be the responsibility of TxDot with owner approval and inspection. $2,500.00 $19,960.00 Unit Price Total $150 $1,000 $400 $0.90 $0.44 $1,000 $1.15 $5,000 $1,500 $1,000 $4,000 $3,600 $1,760 $1,000 $4,600 $5,000 10% per year Cost Escalation $23,952.00 PROJECT SUB-TOTAL COST CONTINGENCY (Based on project risk analysis) Risk Probability % 10.00% T O T A L P R O J E C T B U D G E T E S T I M A T E $26,452.00 $2,645.20 $29,097.20 Printed on: 8/20/2026 @ 3:10 PM Page 2 of …
Chapter 26 Application Chapter 26 Application South Pleasant Valley Road South Pleasant Valley Road Trailhead to Burleson Road Trailhead to Burleson Road City of Austin Capital Delivery Services | CIP ID# 11898.002 Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting | September 28, 2026 Agenda Project Summary Project Location Existing Conditions Project Improvements Chapter 26 Requirements Alternatives Considered Stakeholder Engagement Timeline Summary Questions 2 Project Summary Voters approved this project as part of the 2020 Mobility Bond, recognizing the need to improve disconnected corridors and invest in safer, more reliable travel options across Southeast Austin. The project advances the goals of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and Imagine Austin by enhancing transportation choices, supporting future transit, and improving access to neighborhoods, parks, and schools. The project closes an existing transportation gap of approximately 970 ft in length between South Pleasant Valley Road and Burleson Road. The new roadway will improve multimodal connectivity and safety for all users. The new four-lane roadway includes: 10.5 to 12.5-foot travel lanes w/14-foot grass medians sidewalks, and 12-ft Shared-Use Paths ADA-compliant curb ramps Traffic signal at Burleson Road and South Pleasant Valley Road Illumination Storm sewer system New Austin Energy compatible Trees The project will affect approximately 5 acres within the construction limits. 3 Project Location Council District 3 Mabel Davis District Park Country Club Creek Greenbelt 4 Existing Conditions Existing Pedestrian Crossing Existing 10-ft Shared-Use Path Existing Sidewalks Existing Cul-de-sac APR Property Existing Trail Path 5 Existing 10-ft Shared-use Path Existing Kiosk To be relocated and restored 6 Existing 10-ft Shared-Use Path Austin Energy Transmission Line to Remain Existing Trail Path 7 Project Improvements Existing Parkland Boundary Country Club Creek Greenbelt Country Club Creek Greenbelt 8 Chapter 26 Requirements TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 26.001 (2025) 10 Parkland Use Area Total Parcel Acreage 2,223,738 square feet of parkland Permanent Use 121,156 square feet of parkland APR Parcel Remaining 2,102,582 square feet of parkland Park Improvements $107,735 Mitigation Cost $1,368,050 11 APR Remaining Parcel – 2,102,582 sf Alternatives Considered • Alignment A – Preferred Alternative • Follows an existing utility corridor along the Country Club Creek Trail (720 ft) • Minimizes impacts to parkland, trees, and nearby properties by • using an already-disturbed area. Provides the safest …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Richard Mendoza, PE, Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department [Month Day, Year] South Pleasant Valley Rd Trail Head to Burleson Rd: M.O.U.#26-004; FDU# 820B-2507-D910; Project I.D. 11898 The purpose of this memorandum is to outline an understanding between Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) and Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) for the non-recreational use of parkland at Country Club Creek West Greenbelt. Project Details ATPW is allowed to use the parkland located at Country Club Creek West Greenbelt, 3109 Burleson Rd, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “B” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for right of way and associated improvements. The requested area(s) and corresponding mitigation amounts, as indicated in Attachment “A” (is/are): Permanent Right of Way Use: 121,156 sq. ft. = $1,475,787 ATPW agrees to provide the following park improvements concurrent with the transportation project. Park Improvements Bike Trail Connection Earthwork Shared Use Path (West of Burleson) Bike Trail Connection Path Kiosk Restoration Custom Trail Sign Quantity 457 180 2,640 1 1 Value of Proposed Park Improvements to be deducted from the mitigation: $107,735 Total Mitigation Fees to be transferred to APR: $1,368,050. Page 1 of 3 Subject: South Pleasant Valley Rd Trail Head to Burleson Rd: M.O.U.#26-004; FDU# 820B-2507-D910; Project I.D. 11898 The estimated project start date is: May 2027 The approved duration of the parkland use is 365 Calendar Days. Estimated date of parkland open for public use pending completed restoration and approval by Environmental Inspector and APR; is: May 2028 Requesting Department Responsibilities ATPW will remove, store, and replace existing trail head kiosk sign at a location approved by APR. ATPW will ensure adequate detour of the Country Club Creek Urban Trail when safe and practical as approved in the Traffic Control Plan (Attachment C). Any deviation from the pre-approved plans must be requested in writing and approved by APR before implementation. Informative signage must be placed on-site seven days prior to start of detour. APR reserves the right to request modification of detour conditions at any time to protect public safety and access. Areas needed for temporary access and workspace west of Burleson may only be used to construct and install park improvements. It is the responsibility of the ATPW Project Manager and/or a Capital Delivery …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Permanent Use - Unencumbered ROW Permanent Use - Encumbered ROW Permanent Use - SUP and Bike Trail Permanent Use - Surface Drainage Permanent Use - Subsurface Drainage Credit For Park Improvements SUBTOTAL = TOTAL = Calculated Fee $1,133,639 $103,697 $0 $187,681 $50,771 $1,475,787 $107,737 $1,368,050 Project: Requesting Dept ATPW - S Pleasant Valley Corridor Gap Austin Transportation and Public Works MOU #26-004 Country Club Creek West Greenbelt ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use Project: Requesting Department: ATPW - S Pleasant Valley Corridor Gap Austin Transportation and Public Works MOU #26-004 Country Club Creek West Greenbelt Geographic Area Code 9 Identified by requested area site geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $25.18 Calculated by MLS Area geography's average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 45,030 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $1,133,639 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 100.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Park Use Factor (%): 0.00% Based on the recreational or park value of the proposed use. Final Mitigation Value ($): $1,133,639 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value Percentage of Fee 10% Comments Nominal effect on use and utility Example Uses Small subsurface water or sewer line DISTURBANCE VALUES 25% 35% 50% 65% 75% 90% 100% Subsurface or air rights that have minimal effect on use and utility Location along a property line or non usable land area Balanced use by both owner and easement holder Some impact on surface use and conveyance of ingress/egress rights Major impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Severe impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Permanently dedicated to installation Larger subsurface water or sewer line with minimal impacts on future development Water or sewer line, cable lines or other subsurface use with limited impacts on developable area Water or sewer line, cable lines with exceptions in the DOU allowing parklike amenities Pipelines or other limited surface impacts with maintenance requirements and limited development potential Pipelines, drainage easements, flowage easements that restrict future use Overhead electric, drainage easements, or other use with restrictions on future use ROW or other use with surface impact on parkland Areas within an existing easement or declaration of use are capped at the maxmimum remaining eligible percentage. Adapted From: Right of …
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SHEET NUMBER SUBSHEET SHEET TITLE SHEET LIST TABLE TC-01 TC-02 TC-03 TC-04 TC-04A TC-04B TC-05 TC-05A TC-05B TC-06 TC-06A TC-06B TC-07 TC-07A TC-08 TC-08A TC-09 TC-09A TC-09B TC-10 TC-10A TC-10B TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET INDEX AND BARRICADING SUMMARY TRAFFIC CONTROL NOTES WORK PHASING AND SEQUENCING NOTES BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (3 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (3 OF 3) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 3) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 4) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (2 OF 2) TC-11 TC-11A TC-12 TC-12A TC-13 TC-13A TC-13B TC-14 TC-15 TC-16 TC-16A TC-16B TC-16C TC-16D TC-16E TC-16F TC-16G TC-17 TC-18 TC-19 TC-20 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (2 OF 2) TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SEAL COAT FLAGGING OPERATIONS REFERENCE HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL TEMPORARY MEDIAN REFUGE ISLAND SETUP 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE AND PARKING LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 3-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH …
SHEET NUMBER SUBSHEET SHEET TITLE SHEET LIST TABLE TC-01 TC-02 TC-03 TC-04 TC-04A TC-04B TC-05 TC-05A TC-05B TC-06 TC-06A TC-06B TC-07 TC-07A TC-08 TC-08A TC-09 TC-09A TC-09B TC-10 TC-10A TC-10B TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SHEET INDEX AND BARRICADING SUMMARY TRAFFIC CONTROL NOTES WORK PHASING AND SEQUENCING NOTES BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1A) (3 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (1 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (2 OF 3) BURLESON RD MEDIAN (PHASE 1B) (3 OF 3) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 2) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2A) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 2B (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 3) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 3) (2 OF 2) S PLEASANT VALLEY RD (PHASE 4) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD (PHASE 4) (2 OF 2) TC-11 TC-11A TC-12 TC-12A TC-13 TC-13A TC-13B TC-14 TC-15 TC-16 TC-16A TC-16B TC-16C TC-16D TC-16E TC-16F TC-16G TC-17 TC-18 TC-19 TC-20 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 5) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 6) (2 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (1 OF 2) BURLESON RD SUP (PHASE 7) (2 OF 2) TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN SEAL COAT FLAGGING OPERATIONS REFERENCE HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL TEMPORARY MEDIAN REFUGE ISLAND SETUP 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 2-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH BIKE AND PARKING LANES HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL HVJ TYPICAL DETAIL 3-WAY FLAGGING OPERATION WITH …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE September 2026 Architectural Development Division The Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse Ribbon-Cutting Ceny date is set! Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. • Mayor, Council Members, and other elected officials will be in attendance. • The renovated restroom, showers and staff spaces opened October 2025. • The public will get a sneak peek of the main entrance, rotunda and exhibit, scheduled to open in late 2026/early 2027. • The project earned LEED Gold Certification and includes an Art in Public Places installation. Community Recreation Division Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Weekly Adult Yoga sessions have begun at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, averaging 5–7 participants every Tuesday. Sessions improve flexibility, build core strength, and enhance overall balance while offering a peaceful, supportive environment for all members. Dittmar Recreation Center - N3XT Athletics Program This fall, N3XT Athletics began weekly youth basketball clinics on Tuesdays for ages 5–8 and 9–12, growing to 25 participants. Dittmar Recreation Center also added weekly Youth Futsal contract classes with Texas Football Academy on Fridays, featuring instruction and scrimmages. South Austin Recreation Center Varsity Generation Volleyball brought together around 20 adults aged 50 and older every Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Austin Recreation Center. The program provided a fun, social, and low-impact way to stay active and connected. Natural Resources Division Community Gardens Updates New Team Member Newly Permitted Expansion Louis Keller, Culture & Arts Education Specialist Grand Meadow Community Garden North Oaks Community Garden Community Access Outreach Volunteer Stewardship Partners: Austin Parks Foundation Funded Fruitful Commons Fiscal Sponsor Partners: Kaboom Grant Workdays Begin: October 17 Park Planning Division New Concept Plan Underway! Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park • The planning process for the park (next to Deep Eddy Pool) kicked off this summer, with the draft plan anticipated to be complete Winter 2027. • RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture selected as the project consultant. • There are three rounds of community engagement planned. The first Community Survey closed on September 14. • Three pop-up events were held in August and small group discussions in September. • Funding provided by Austin Parks and Recreation and Friends of Deep Eddy. The EMS building and Deep Eddy Pool facility are outside of the project scope Park Planning and PARKnerships Division Ramsey Neighborhood Park Playground Ribbon Cutting • Held August 28, with Council Member Marc Duchen and former Council Member …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE September 2026 Welcome to AUSTIN PARKS & RECREATION VISION The Parks and Recreation Department will be an innovative leader in parks and recreation experiences. MISSION Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. Ensure Parkland Offers Relief from Urban Life Community Recreation Division Turner-Roberts Recreation Center Weekly Adult Yoga sessions have begun at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, averaging 5–7 participants every Tuesday. Sessions improve flexibility, build core strength, and enhance overall balance while offering a peaceful, supportive environment for all members. Dittmar Recreation Center - N3XT Athletics Program This fall, N3XT Athletics began weekly youth basketball clinics on Tuesdays for ages 5–8 and 9–12, growing to 25 participants. Dittmar Recreation Center also added weekly Youth Futsal contract classes with Texas Football Academy on Fridays, featuring instruction and scrimmages. South Austin Recreation Center Varsity Generation Volleyball brought together around 20 adults aged 50 and older every Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Austin Recreation Center. The program provided a fun, social, and low-impact way to stay active and connected. Natural Resources Division Community Gardens Updates New Team Member Newly Permitted Expansion Louis Keller, Culture & Arts Education Specialist Grand Meadow Community Garden North Oaks Community Garden Community Access Outreach Volunteer Stewardship Partners: Austin Parks Foundation Funded Fruitful Commons Fiscal Sponsor Partners: Kaboom Grant Workdays Begin: October 17 Park Planning Division Eilers (Deep Eddy) Neighborhood Park - New Concept Plan Underway • The planning process for the park (next to Deep Eddy Pool) kicked off this summer, with the draft plan anticipated to be complete Winter 2027. • RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture selected as the project consultant. • • • are three There engagement planned. The Survey closed on September 14. rounds of community first Community Three pop-up events were held in August and small group discussions in September. Funding provided by Austin Parks and Recreation and Friends of Deep Eddy. The EMS building and Deep Eddy Pool facility are outside of the project scope Park Planning and PARKnerships Division Ramsey Neighborhood Park Playground Ribbon Cutting • Held August 28, with Council Member Marc Duchen and former Council Member Alison Alter in attendance. • Austin Parks Foundation led project that included an upgrade to the play structure for ages 5 through 12, new play components, shaded …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260928-004 Date: September 28, 2026 Subject: Permanent Taking of Parkland, Country Club Greenbelt Motioned By: Nicole Merritt Seconded By: Luai Abou-Emara Recommendation The Austin Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the request from Austin Transportation and Public Works to authorize a permanent change in use for approximately 121,156 square feet of dedicated parkland in the Country Club Creek West Greenbelt to construct, operate, maintain, and repair roadway and associated improvements. Following a presentation by the Austin Capital Delivery Service, the Board was unable to recommend approval of this project absent additional information regarding community involvement. Specifically, it remains unclear whether the surrounding community was provided an adequate opportunity to participate in the process or offer feedback. Furthermore, insufficient information was provided during the meeting, concerning projected traffic patterns and their impact on the surrounding area. The Board recommends that the City Council carefully consider these unaddressed community outreach and traffic impact issues when determining whether to approve this change in parkland use. Vote: 8-0 For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Nicole Merritt. Against: None. Abstain: Shelby Orme, Pedro Villalobos. Absent: Kim Taylor. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AUGUST 24, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Vf169dFDfz or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Marybeth Wootan-Holst, MD and Sam Williams, DO MBA, Chief Residents, UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program Discussion and approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board’s seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Discussion and amend the 2026 Parks and Recreation Board annual meeting schedule to move the regular scheduled meeting on November 23, 2026 to November 30, 2026. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Page 1 of 2 5. Discussion and approve changing the location of the November 23, 2026 regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board from City Hall Council Chambers to the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Jesús Aguirre, Austin …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 27, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 27, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on JULY 27, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Katie Robillard - Austin Parks Foundation Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Patricia Bobeck - Fishing in Barton Springs Chris Flores - Trail updates added to City website Piper LeMoine - Rancho Alegre APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 22, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 22, 2026 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Board Member Abou-Emara’s second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Golf staff who completed the restoration of ponds at Roy Kizer and Jimmy Clay golf courses, which both added challenge to course play and created habitat for waterfowl. Lucas Massis, Assistant Director and Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the reasons for project delays, how bentonite will perform on the sloped walls of the pond, documentation of waterfowl species, the Christmas bird count and wetland vegetation. Page 1 of 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 27, 2026 The motion to approve letters of support for Golf staff who completed the restoration of ponds at Roy Kizer and Jimmy Clay golf courses, which both added challenge to course play and created habitat for waterfowl was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Abou-Emara’s second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report. Board Members discussed a change to section B, changes to prioritized goals, and accessibility. The motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report was approved on Board Member Villalobos’s motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members …
Prescribe Outside Implementing a Parks Rx Program in a Pediatric Residency Marybeth Wootan Holst, MD & Samuel Williams, DO MBA Project Overview Objective Launch a Nature Prescription Program at Community Care Pflugerville that integrates pediatric resident nature education with practical tools to introduce nature prescriptions into clinical care. Target Population (Ages 4-18): Elevated BMI (>85th percentile) Excessive daily screen time Behavioral or mental health concerns Stressful social situations Clinical Goals Resident Training: Comprehensive education on the therapeutic value of nature and efficient clinical delivery. Goal: Nature prescriptions discussed and documented in at least 50% of applicable visits. Community Scaling: Strengthening local healthcare and community partnerships. Metric Success: Validation through provider surveys and objective chart review. Partnership: Austin PARD Provided Materials Patient Integration • • • • Clinically-designed posters & brochures QR code on each prescription for families to Professional Prescription Pads Interactive Provider Training Kits Localized Travis County Park Maps connect with Austin PARD resources and provide feedback to parks department. www.austintexas.gov/pardrx Project Materials (Sponsored by Austin PARD) Measuring Outcomes Chart Reviews - Baseline chart review (Aug-Nov 2024) - Mid-point chart review (Sept-Dec 2025) - Final chart review (Jan-Apr 2026) Resident and Staff Surveys - Survey conducted before and after resident training Survey Results: Confidence and Frequency Survey Results: Perceived Effectiveness/Importance Survey Results: Resident Knowledge Check Universal Benefit Beyond Exercise - Even healthy children significantly benefit - Activity-based prescriptions are not the from nature prescriptions only way nature provides benefits Key Insights & Lessons Learned EMR Tools Partnership Time Barriers Simple, accessible Strategic relationship with Efficient workflow remains documentation tools are crucial Austin PARD very rewarding. the #1 challenge for busy for sustained clinical success. pediatric providers. Next Steps Program Sustainability: Future residents, outpatient clinic subcommittee PDSA Cycles: - Patient focus groups - Patient outcomes/barriers Expansion: - Consider partnership with Pflugerville Parks & Recreation Dept - ParksRx America Dissemination: Texas Children in Nature Network Summit (2026), TPS/Dell Med Research Day (2027) Questions? References 1. Petrunoff N, Yao J, Sia A, Ng A, Ramiah A, Wong M, Han J, Tai BC, Uijtdewilligen L, Müller-Riemenschneider F. Activity in nature mediates a park prescription intervention's effects on physical activity, park use and quality of life: a mixed-methods process evaluation. BMC Public Health. 2021 Jan 22;21(1):204. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10177-1. PMID: 33482787; PMCID: PMC7825241. 2. Razani N, Kohn MA, Wells NM, Thompson D, Hamilton Flores H, Rutherford GW. Design and evaluation of a park prescription program …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE (4th Monday of each month, except May, November and December, and May 19th and November 30th at 6:00 p.m.) January 26, 2026 February 23, 2026 March 23, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 19 18, 2026 – Permitting and Development Center June 22, 2026 July 27, 2026 August 24, 2026 September 28, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 23 30 , 2026
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE August 2026 Recreation Services Division Dottie Jordan - Sibshop Summer Squad Dottie Jordan Recreation Center hosted the Sibshop Summer Squad, giving youth the chance to explore Austin and connect with peers through meaningful conversations about being siblings of children with disabilities. Recreation Ambassadors The Recreation Ambassador program provides free recreational activities at underutilized parks, led by City of Austin employee volunteers. The Recreation Services Division coordinated the event, “Art in Nature” at Ponciana Park on Saturday August 8, 2026. There were 9 kids and 8 adults that participated Community Recreation Division Northwest Recreation Center Teen Challenge • Hosted the Final Teen Challenge on July 31 with 100+ teens from across Austin. • Featured volleyball, Mario Kart, and rock-climbing challenges. District 7 George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center – Annual Back to School Bash • Distributed 5,000+ backpacks to local families on August 8. • More than 2,500 people attended, and all backpacks were distributed. District 2 Montopolis Recreation Center – VG Aqua Tai Chi • Launched its first Aqua Tai Chi program, reaching 20 participants each week. • Participants reported reduced stress, improved endurance, and increased energy. District 3 South Austin Recreation Center – Banana Blitz • Partnered with H-E-B for a summer initiative addressing childhood food insecurity. • All 60 Summer Camp participants participated in the event. District 3 Natural Resources Division Austin Nature and Science Center and Camacho Summer Camps Summer rains brought cooler temperatures and a vibrant backdrop for outdoor adventures during Nature Programs’ summer camps. More than 1,130 campers hiked, biked, kayaked, caved, climbed, and camped across Austin and Central Texas, covering more than 1,500 trail miles. Arborist Training Program APR Forestry implemented a standardized training program combining online coursework with hands-on field assessments to strengthen crew technical skills. After two years, the program has improved retention and proficiency, with five employees completing the program and two advancing to crew lead positions. Photo Credits: Camacho Activity Center, Lil Bikers Program Aquatic Division Aquatic Maintenance • A new UV system was installed at Eastwoods Splashpad to enhance water treatment reliability. • Walnut Creek received multiple upgrades; a replacement diving board and a new ADA-compliant shower in the women’s restroom; the men’s shower is scheduled for installation on August 11, 2026. Barton Springs • The final session of the snorkeling class was successfully completed, marking a positive end to the program for …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on AUGUST 24, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Maritza Kelley, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Luai Abou-Emara, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lester Tanquilut - Adult Recreation Leagues Julie Fisher – The Trail Conservancy Haleigh Wagman - Adult Recreation Leagues Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Patrick Beyer - Austin Parks Foundation Patricia Bobeck - Barton Springs fishhooks and lures Sam Fox - Adult Recreation Leagues Steven Brown - Givens Park Work Group APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of July 27, 2026 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Becker’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature. Christa McCarthy, Centralized Programs Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation; Marybeth Wootan-Holst, MD and Sam Williams, DO MBA, Chief Residents, UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program gave a presentation and answered Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 24, 2026 questions on the location of the residents clinic, and potential future partnerships with Pflugerville Parks and Recreation. The motion to approve letters of support for the Parks Rx program which seeks to create positive developmental, physical and mental health outcomes through exposing children to nature was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Abou-Emara and Taylor absent. 3. Discussion and approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board’s seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. Board Members discussed the purpose of the JSC. This item was tabled by the Chair. 4. Discussion and amend the 2026 Parks and Recreation Board annual meeting schedule to move the regular scheduled meeting on November …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JULY 27, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/n2FwCzXeS8 or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 22, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Golf staff who completed the restoration of ponds at Roy Kizer and Jimmy Clay golf courses, which both added challenge to course play and created habitat for waterfowl. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Jesús Aguirre, Austin Parks and Recreation Director. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on JUNE 22, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Maritza Kelley. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Stephanie Bazan, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nicole Netherton - Pease Park Conservancy Steven Brown - Givens Park Advisory Board Julie Fisher - The Trail Conservancy Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Alyssa Vargas - Austin Parks Foundation Sophie Kent - Additional Funding for Givens Pool APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2026 was approved on Board Member Abou-Emara’s motion, Board Member Eubanks’ second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Bazan, Board Member Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Taylor and Villalobos absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Malin’s Fountain, more commonly known as the Pease Park Troll, who reminded us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live with us. Nicole Netherton, Chief Executive Officer, Pease Park Conservancy, gave a presentation. Board Members discussed how Malin was a neighbor to those who live near Pease Park, the terrible loss that community members are feeling, the risks that a historic park like Pease Park faces, safety, replacing Malin, and memories from the unveiling of the project. Page 1 of 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026 The motion to letters of support for Malin’s Fountain, more commonly known as the Pease Park Troll, who reminded us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live with us was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Kelley’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Bazan, Board Member Franklin, Kearns- Osterweil, Taylor and Villalobos absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use of 9,852 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm Park and temporary work area use of 2,585 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION— GOLF ATX DIRECTOR-JESÚS AGUIRRE ASST DIRECTOR-LUCAS MASSIE OPERATION MANAGER-STEVE HAMMOND PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JULY 27, 2026 1 ROY KIZER POND REESTABLISHMENT PROJECT • Built in 1994 • Decommissioned Austin Water Treatment Plant • Home to 120 species of migratory and non- migratory waterfowl • Austin’s First Links Style • Currently services over Course • Water Features covering 60 acres 65,000 rounds of golf/year 2 POND HISTORY • Noticeable leaking in 2016 • Unreasonable expense to continue adding water • CBC was down to 45 species in 2022 • Plan for restoration formed in 2024 • Funding established for 2026 3 METHODOLOGY • Investigated solution with Austin Water • Poly-Lining solution was cost prohibitive • Paradigm Construction LLC was introduced in 2025 • Bentonite was determined to be an acceptable solution 4 REESTABLISHMENT SCHEDULE • Work began in March of 2026 • Removal of vegetation • Repair compromised weirs • Application of bentonite • Replace circulation pump and install aerators • To date, project is 70% complete 5 6 WEIR REPAIR 7 VEGETATION REMOVAL 8 MATERIAL APPLICATIONS 9 REFILLING 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026 Parks and Recreation Board The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (A) The Parks and Recreation Board membership should include citizens of the city who are interested in public parks and public recreation and persons who are knowledgeable in recreation matters. The director of the Parks and Recreation Department, the city manager or designee, the director of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, and the city attorney are ex officio members of the board. (B) The board shall advise the city council and the city manager regarding: (1)the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin; (2)the purchase of additional land to be managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin. (C) The board shall outline a general plan of development for land, facilities, and programs. The board may submit the plan to the Planning Commission and the city manager for detailed development, and the city manager may then submit the plan to the city council for approval as may be required by the City Code. (D) The board shall promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting recreational activities, so that all recreational resources within the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public Parks and Recreation Board Annual Review & Work Plan 2026 Page 2 Welfare. (E) The board shall perform other duties as prescribed by the City Code or as directed by the city council. Source: The Code of the City of Austin, Texas § 2-1-165 – Parks and Recreation Board 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board has three areas of responsibility in its advisory function to the City Council. The activities this board took for fiscal year 2025-2026 are listed by area below. Unless otherwise noted, all recommendations were adopted at a meeting of the entire Parks and Recreation Board. A. The board shall advise the city council and the city manager regarding: (1) the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE July 2026 Recreation Services Division Backpack Giveaway Austin Watershed Protection hosts a backpack giveaway for Dottie Jordan Summer Playgrounds on July 29, from 10am- 12pm, to distribute 40 supply-filled backpacks, talk “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”, showcase operations trucks, and hand out promotional items. Totally Cool Totally Art Summer Show The TCTA Summer Theatre Program wraps up with its Summer Showcase on July 30, at the Asian American Resource Center, inviting families and staff to celebrate teen creativity through artwork, film screenings, and theatre performances. Dottie Jordan Recreation Center – Parents Night Out Dottie Jordan Recreation Center hosted its first Inclusive Kids’ Night Out on June 26th, welcoming 17 children for an evening of activities that promoted inclusion and provided parents with respite. Community Recreation Division Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center Mendez Recreation celebrates the annual Teen Fishing Derby, held each year during summer camp. Activities included food and fun in the sun as teens tried their luck in reeling the biggest hauls, which were caught and released. Virginia L Brown Recreation Center’s HEB Banana Block Party: HEB is going bananas at Virginia L Brown Recreation Center on July 25, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The most a-peel-ing block party of the summer! There will be free snacks, music, yoga, crafts, giveaways, and yes… banana costume contests for kids, grown- ups, AND dogs! We hope to see you there! District 4. South Austin Recreation Center Banana Blitz On July 15th, SARC hosts the H-E-B Banana Blitz. This is a six-week summer initiative aimed at fighting childhood food insecurity when school meal programs are unavailable. It features free fresh fruit, kids yoga, crafts, and games. All 60 participants in the South Austin Recreation Center Summer Camp Program were able to participate in the event. Natural Resources Division Really Small Museum, ROAM Continues Traveling Exhibition ROAM Museum’s newest traveling exhibition, In Place by ceramicist Travis Benton, transformed clay harvested from Blunn Creek Nature Preserve into site- responsive art before the museum moves to Stillhouse Hollow Nature Preserve to feature artist Danny Martin. Greater Greener Tours Camacho Hosts Greater Greener Kayak Tour Camacho Activity Center welcomed 30 Greater Greener conference attendees for a Lady Bird Lake kayaking tour, showcasing its programming, equity and inclusion efforts, and collaborative partnerships with The Trail Conservancy and Austin Watershed Protection. Park Ranger Greater Greener Tours Park Rangers provide a birding tour …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 27, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 27, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on JULY 27, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Luai Abou-Emara, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Maritza Kelley, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Katie Robillard - Austin Parks Foundation Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Patricia Bobeck - Fishing in Barton Springs Chris Flores - Trail updates added to City website Piper LeMoine - Rancho Alegre APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 22, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 22, 2026 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Board Member Abou-Emara’s second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Golf staff who completed the restoration of ponds at Roy Kizer and Jimmy Clay golf courses, which both added challenge to course play and created habitat for waterfowl. Lucas Massis, Assistant Director and Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the reasons for project delays, how bentonite will perform on the sloped walls of the pond, documentation of waterfowl species, the Christmas bird count and wetland vegetation. Page 1 of 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 27, 2026 The motion to approve letters of support for Golf staff who completed the restoration of ponds at Roy Kizer and Jimmy Clay golf courses, which both added challenge to course play and created habitat for waterfowl was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Abou-Emara’s second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members Merritt, Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report. Board Members discussed a change to section B, changes to prioritized goals, and accessibility. The motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report was approved on Board Member Villalobos’s motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s second on an 8-0 vote. Board Members …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JUNE 22, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/2ZWmJCB1HH or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Malin’s Fountain, more commonly known as the Pease Park Troll, who reminded us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live with us. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Nicole Netherton, Chief Executive Officer, Pease Park Conservancy. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use of 9,852 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm Park and temporary work area use of 2,585 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm Park, not to exceed a total of 700 calendar days, total mitigation to be paid by Austin Water is $1,897,883. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Stacy Gould, P.E., Project Design Engineer, Pape-Dawson and Kevin Koeller, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water. Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Adena Long, Deputy Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
