Recommendation 20240617-003: Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead — original pdf

Recommendation

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240617-3 June 17, 2024 Parkland Improvement Agreement for Violet Crown Mile Zero Trailhead Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead project. The agreement includes a maximum amount of Parkland Dedication funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost of constructing the project. Vote Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the negotiation and execution of a Parkland Improvement Agreement with Hill Country Conservancy for the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead project. The agreement includes a maximum amount of Parkland Dedication funding of $900,000 the Parks and Recreation Department will allocate to Hill Country Conservancy for a portion of the cost of constructing the project was approved on Vice Chair Flowers motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on a 6-2 vote with two vacancies. Those voting aye were Chair Villalobos, Vice Chair Flowers, Board Members Bazan, Becker, Franklin and Merritt. Those voting nay were Board Members Reed and Taylor. Those abstaining were Board Member Orme. Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt. Against: Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. Abstain: Shelby Orme. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department For: