20250728-003: Walnut Interceptor Improvement Project — original pdf

Recommendation

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250728-3 Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements Project Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project. Total mitigation is $742,361. Vote: For: The motion to recommend to Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project, Total mitigation is $742,361, was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on an 11-0 vote. Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.