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Austin Parks and Recreation Department Onion Creek Metro Park Parks and Recreation Board Presentation February 22, 2022 Current Onion Creek Metro Park Onion Creek Metro Park Timeline • 1998 Acquisition of Onion Creek Metro Park • 2013 Creation of the Onion Creek Metro Park District by SB 1872, 83rd Legislative Session • 2014 Consent Agreement signed by COA, Onion Creek Park District and Austin Goodnight Ranch LP • 2014 AGR funds a Vision Plan with the Austin Parks Foundation • 2015 Council adopts Onion Creek Vision Plan • 2019 Phase 1 Metro Park Improvements completed by COA • 2020 Buyout Area/North Section Added to Metro Park • 2020 First Amendment to the Consent Agreement Consent Agreement Roles and Responsibilities Onion Creek Metro Park District o Collect a resident district tax in part for the operation and maintenance of park facilities (Ongoing) o Operation and maintenance of recreation improvements within the portion of Onion Creek Metro Park south of Onion Creek (Ongoing) o Nominate District Board of Directors for Places 4, 5, 6 and 7. (As Needed) City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department o Nominate District Board of Directors for Places 1,2 and 3. (As Needed) o Complete Onion Creek Metro Park base park improvements. (Completed in 2019) o Fund agreed upon future improvements with parkland dedication fees collected within the District, other available parkland dedication fees, authorized bond funding or other authorized funds. (Ongoing) Austin Goodnight Ranch, LP Progress) o Advance funding to the Austin Parks Foundation for the Onion Creek Metro Park Vision Plan. (Completed in 2015) o Advance funding for In‐District park and open space improvements including a 3‐mile loop trail. (Partially Complete/In Onion Creek Metro Park Vision Plan Onion Creek Metro Park Capital Investment • COA CIP investment to date • Base Park Improvements ($4 million): 30‐acre irrigated great lawn area, 20‐acre improved natural area, loop trail, 50‐space parking lot, drinking fountain, reclaimed water line connection. • Future CIP projects • Phase 1 Completion (Est. $2‐3 million): Additional park entry drive, 25‐space parking lot, pavilions, additional trails. • Park District commitments to future CIP investments • Operation and maintenance of new improvements. • Partner Investments • All‐Abilities Playground (Est. $5 million): Austin Parks Foundation is in exploratory stages for funding and constructing an all‐abilities playground and associated amenities including restroom at Onion Creek Metro Park. Questions? https://www.austintexas.gov/department/onion‐creek‐metropolitan‐park