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College Station,
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director;
Peter Lamont,Recreation Superintendent;David Gerling,Recreation Superintendent.
Board Members Present: Chairman John Nichols; Don Allison; Larry Farnsworth; Glenn Schroeder;
Bill Davis.
Board Members Absent: Glen Davis;Jon Turton;Laura Wood(Alternate).
1. Call to order: Chairman John Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. Pardon — possible action concerning requests for absences of members from meeting:
Glenn Schroeder made a motion to accept the absences of Glen Davis, Jon Turton, and Laura Wood
as excused. Larry Farnsworth seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed
unanimously.
3. Hear visitors: There were no visitors present at the meeting.
4. Discussion, and possible approval of minutes from the regular meeting of
April 9,2002,and from the Park Tour that was held on April 30,2002: Glenn made a motion to
approve the minutes from April 9th and 30th , 2002. Don Allison seconded the motion. All were in
favor,and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning Board and Departmental Goals and
Objectives, and City Council Strategic Issues: Steve Beachy said that the Department is making
good progress on its goals and strategies. One of the goals that the Department is falling behind
schedule on is the revision of the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan because of current
Capital Improvement projects. He added that the Department hopes to get back on schedule during
the summer.
Steve said that the new City Council has scheduled a strategic planning retreat on May 28th and 29th.
The Council will review the current Strategic Plan, and make amendments to it as needed. He added
that Council has emphasized that they would like to streamline the Strategic Plan and focus more on
key priorities. Steve will provide the Board with an update from the retreat at the June meeting.
This item was intended for discussion only, and no motion was made.
6. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning the current Capital Improvement Project
Report: Glenn Schroeder asked what the status was on the acquisition of the property adjacent to
Woodway Park. Steve said that the City's Land Agent has been negotiating with the owner of that
property. He added that the City is also in the process of trying to acquire the Jones Butler Road
extension that is adjacent to the park. Steve said that he hopes that both of these land acquisitions
will occur within the year. However, if they do not, there is a possibility that the City will proceed
with developing the acreage that they have for Woodway Park and adding on to the development at a
later time.
Bill noticed that the Oaks Park Bridge Project had cost more than what was budgeted and asked if
there was a way to prevent this problem from happening with other bridge projects. Eric Ploeger
said that the project went over budget due to several unanticipated problems and safety concerns.
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This item was intended for discussion only, and no motion was made.
7. Review, discussion, and possible action concerning the future Capital Improvement Program:
Steve said that there were no new developments on this item. Glenn Schroeder asked what the
timeline was for the appointment of a citizens' committee to review the list of potential projects.
Steve said that the City Council would be appointing the committee during the summer, and that the
bond election would take place in the spring.
John Nichols suggested developing a bulleted list for the citizens' committee that illustrates five of
the major Capital Improvement projects that have been completed during the year to show what the
Department has accomplished with funds that were allotted to Parks from the last bond election.
This item was intended for discussion only,and no motion was made.
8. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding a letter of support for a trails grant
request to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Steve said that this item had been placed on
the agenda to request the Board's support of a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. If approved, the grant funding will be used to develop an interpretive program with
signs that will run along the Wolf Pen Creek trail system. These signs will tell a story about the
history of the corridor and educate visitors on the flora and fauna, and the importance of wetlands.
The grant has a $100,000 maximum and a 20% local match--the grant request is approximately
$76,100. The grant is being submitted by the Public Works Department, and they are asking for
support from groups and organizations such as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the
Brazos Greenways Council. The funding for the grant's match would come from the Wolf Pen
Creek Tax Increment Finance Fund. Steve added that the City Council recently approved a
construction contract for the first phase of the Wolf Pen Creek trail system.
Glenn S. made a motion to authorize Chairman John Nichols to sign the letter of support. Bill Davis
seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. Kris Lehde will
forward the signed letter to the City's Greenways Coordinator to include with the grant application.
9. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding recommendation for the Parks and
Recreation Department's 2003 User Fees: Peter Lamont presented the proposed Parks and
Recreation Department's 2003 fee recommendations. He said that after the City had conducted a fee
study last year, staff realized that there were some fees that were being charged that had not been
included in the fee schedule which needed to be added. The Fees Subcommittee of the Board met on
March 19, 2002, and had made some recommendations. Those recommendations were included in
the Board packets.
Bill Davis made a motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Department's 2003 user fees. Larry
Farnsworth seconded the motion. All were in favor,and the motion passed unanimously.
Peter said that the Department has also revised the non-league user fee agreement for youth softball
traveling teams. In addition to a$75 surcharge fee,these traveling teams will be charged$125 for 30
prepaid daylight field rentals or$225 for 45 prepaid daylight field rentals. Don Allison asked if staff
had met with coaches and softball representatives to discuss the agreement. Peter responded that
those groups had proposed the method for determining the fees.
Glenn asked if there was a similar agreement for competitive soccer teams. Peter responded that the
College Station United Soccer Team has joined with the College Station Soccer Club. The City has a
user's agreement with them, in which they pay the City $5 per participant, per season, and are
allowed one night of practice per week on the game fields.
After some discussion,Don Allison asked staff to reevaluate the agreement it has with soccer during
the next review cycle to ensure that there is equity between softball and soccer. The Board was in
consensus on the request.
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10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the Board's Fiscal Year 2003 budget
issues and priorities: Steve said that this item was placed on the agenda as a follow up from the
March 2002 meeting where the Board was asked for their input into the Fiscal Year 2003 budget
process. He added that service level adjustments would be requested by the Department relating to
several of the Board's goals and objectives, including additional funding for Senior programs, park
maintenance,and funding for the installation of batting cages and backstops at Bee Creek Park.
Bill D. asked if there was a law that prevents bikes on sidewalks. He said that currently, children are
bicycling to school and using the sidewalks instead of the streets. He asked if research could be done
to determine: 1) what the actual law is; and 2) if that law could be waived for school children in a
bike route-type situation. Steve said he could research the request.
John Nichols asked if the Department had been contacted by the College Station Independent School
District(CSISD) or the South Knoll Parent/Teachers Organization(PTO)regarding participation in a
potential project at that elementary school. Steve responded that he had not been contacted. John
said that he had been contacted by a representative from the South Knoll PTO asking for the City's
participation in rubberizing an oval jogging track at the elementary school. John invited the
representative to make a formal request to the Board.
Steve said that an interlocal agreement between the City and Texas A&M University to replace the
playground equipment at Hensel park has been forwarded to the University for review. If City staff
does not hear back from the University soon, they may have to wait until the next budget cycle to
start on the project.
This item was intended for discussion only,and no motion was made.
11. Discussion of next meeting dates and possible agendas: The next regular meeting was scheduled
for Tuesday, June 11th, but due to several scheduling conflicts, the Board requested that the meeting
be rescheduled to Thursday,June 13th. The following items are scheduled to be on the June agenda:
- The proposed Urban Forest Management Plan.
- The Texas A&M University's Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Class presentation
regarding a feasibility study of a nature center at Lick Creek Park.
- Discussion of a potential jogging track project with the City,CSISD,and the South Knoll PTO.
- An update from the Council's Strategic Planning Retreat.
- Committee member nominations.
Glenn suggested discussion of a policy pertaining to skateboards and scooters in ballparks. He
would also like a staff report concerning some concessionaire issues that have occurred at parks.
Bill would like to discuss the possibility of City participation in developing a plan for development
of a nature trail that would be supported by the Kiwanis Club and the Eagle Scouts.
12. Adjourn: Glenn made a motion to adjourn. Larry seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the
meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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City of College Station
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Fiscal Year 2002
Goals and Objectives
(not prioritized)
Establish policies and standards for re-appraisal of existing parks, facilities, and
services offered by the Department.
El Review quarterly reports on park maintenance standards and develop
recommendations regarding levels of service (VS4S2a) (January 8, 2002).
O Review proposed park conceptual plans and make recommendations for
intergenerational features (VS4S3a).
O Review and develop recommendations for Urban Forestry Plan (VS3S4a) (June
13, 2002. Will be presented to Council for consideration on June 27, 2002).
O Review preliminary cost estimates for CIP prepared by Staff.
More interaction between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and
Zoning Commission, and shared vision with the City Council(VS4S8a).
CI Assist with the review and preparation of the Unified Development
Ordinance (November 13, 2001).
El Review and recommend possible changes to the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance (October 9, 2001).
El Conduct a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission to
discuss goals (September 20, 2001).
El Conduct a joint meeting with the City Council to confirm goals (December 6,
2001).
Implementation of the approved Capital Improvement Program.
EI Castlegate Park site review (November 13, 2001).
El Lick Creek Park site review (December 11, 2001)
[Z1 Madeley Park site review. (February 19, 2002)
O Woodway Park site review.
O Shenandoah Park site review (On Hold).
Planning and coordination for the next bond issue.
Ef Identify and assess the needs for future park facilities. (February 5, 2002)
El Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff. (February 5, 2002)
El Determine priorities for development. (February 12, 2002)
O Develop a recommendation for consideration in the 2002 bond program.
Review and update the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan.
I Review of Section II (Goals and Objectives) of the plan (February 12, 2002)
EJ Review of Parks and Recreation Department 5-Year Strategic Plan.
(February 12, 2002)
O Review of Sections I, IV, V, and VI of the plan.
O Review of Section VII (Prioritization of Needs and Plan Implementation)
O Review and comments regarding Section III (Plan Development Process).
O Review of Revised Master Plan
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FY2002 Goals and Priorities
Parks&Rec.Advisory Board Approval:October 9,2001
Updated:June 7,2002
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Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase II Development.
EI Review needs for future facilities and programs (December 11, 2001)
121 Determine priorities for development. (February 5, 2002)
I Develop recommendations for implementation. (February 12, 2002)
Cl Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff (March 5, 2002)
Skate Park facility planning (VS4S5b).
Cl Develop recommendation for scope of project. (Noveinher 13, 2001)
EI Develop recommendation for facility use. (November 13, 2001)
EI Develop recommendation for implementation® (November 13, 2000
Review funding sources for the installation of two backstops and two batting cages
at Bee Creek Park. (Note® A service level adjustment will be requested_for FYI)'?l
El Review preliminary cost estimates prepared by Staff(November 13, 200 ).
O Determine needs for program requirements.
O Develop recommendations for scope of project.
O Develop recommendations for implementation.
Review funding sources for the repair or replacement of the jogging track at Jack
and Dorothy Miller Park®
1 Review proposed project cost estimates (December 11, 2001).
El Review funding alternatives (Completed by Staff).
El Develop recommendations for implementation.
Support implementation of the Greenways Master Plan,
El Receive update report from Greenways Coordinator (October 9,, 2001)
O Review Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan as it relates to
Support the City Council's interagency Plan in any Park and Recreation related
issues.
O Continue dialog with the College Station Independent School District regardi:
future school/park developments.
O Continue dialog with Texas A&M University regarding Hensel Park and Veterans
Park and Athletic Complex.
Develop programs and facilities for Senior Citizens,
El Receive input from fall Eisenhower Leadership Development Program
group. (December 6, 2001)
El Determine priorities for programs and facilities (January 8, 2002),
El Develop recommendations for implementation (Janualy 8, 2002).
Parks&Recreation Advisory Board
FY2002 Goals and Priorities
Parks&Rec.Advisory Board Approval:October 9,2001
Updated:June 7,2002
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS&RECREATION DEPARTMENT 5 Major Goals
FY02 GOALS 36 Milestones
25 Complete
Implementation of the CIP Program > Implementation of Special Projects
r• Continue to Improve Staff Development II Implementation of New Programs
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
Implementation of the CIP Program
o Complete 90%of the CIP Program -Refer to FY02 CIP Project List(32%complete)
Continue to Improve Staff Development
El Complete Management Academy(three(3)PARD Superintendents)(Graduation February 22, 2002)
El Complete Supervisory Academy(six(6)PARD personnel)(Class graduated on November 13, 2001)
o Complete Certified Playground Safety Inspector re-certification from the National Recreation and Park Association(two(2)
PARD Supervisors)(Curtis Bingham,Parks Operations Superintendent, was recertified)
O Send one(1)PARD Supervisor to the National Recreation and Park Association sponsored Park Maintenance School(Scheduled for
August 2002).
Ei Complete the Weapons of Mass Destruction training course(seven(7)PARD personnel)(Training December 17th, 18th, and 19Th)
El Complete the Principles of Emergency Management course(PARD personnel)(Graduation held on November 18, 2001)
Ei Participate in the Brazos Valley Regional Leadership Forum Conference(Director of PARD)(Complete
April 16, 2002)
El Asst. Director to complete the Texas Forest Service's Incident Command Training(Complete March26, 2002)
Implementation of City Council Strategic Issues
o VS3S4a-Complete Urban Forest Management Plan(Initial presentation to the Parks&Recreation Advisory Board on March 5, 2002.
A second meeting is scheduled for June 13m. Scheduled for Council consideration on June 27, 2002).
EZI VS4S2a-Implement Park Maintenance Standards(to track performance)(1st and 2nd quarter reports complete)
o VS4S3a-Implement Intergenerational Park Facilities(In progress)
o VS4S4a-Develop recommendations for developer incentives to provide adequate park land(Draft recommendations complete. Met
with local developers on February 28,2002.)
• VS4S4b-Complete development of Veterans Park and Athletic Complex,Phase I,and conduct needs assessment for future
facilities Needs Assessment approved by Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on February 12, 2002. Presentation to the City
Council on March 28, 2002).
EZI VS4S4c-Update Parkland Dedication Ordinance(Ordinance revisions approved by Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on
October 9, 2001. Adopted by City Council on January 24, 2002. The revised ordinance will go into effect on July 24, 2002).
EZI VS4S4d-Develop facility needs for future community park(November 29, 2001)
EZI VS4S5a-Develop plans for senior programs and facilities(Council approval on February 28, 2002))
iZf VS4S5b-Prepare feasibility report on skateboard park(Report presented to Council on December 20, 2001)
Ef VS4s7b-Implement greenway-park connectivity demonstration project(Bee Creek and Lemon Tree parks)
El VS4s8a Improve communication between Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission
(Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met with the Commission on September 20, 2001. A joint meeting with the City Council was
held on December 6,2001. Future meetings will be scheduled accordingly).
Implementation of Special Proiects
EI Review and update the Recreation,Park,and Open Space Master Plan(In progress)
o Develop recommendations for future Capital Improvement Program projects(In progress-preliminary recommendation complete)
El Replace irrigation at Lemontree Park(February 1, 2002)
IZE Implement public art at Wolf Pen Creek phitheater(Bronze Wolves)(Dedication held December 17. 2001)
O Investigate the possibility of Departmental accreditation(In progress)
El Conduct dedication ceremony for the Wayne Bryan Bike Loop(May 11, 2002)
EZI Coordinate Veterans Memorial Project at Veterans Park and Athletic Complex(Groundbreaking November 12, 2001)
Ei Complete pond renovation at Brothers Pond Park(Complete in December 2001)
• Installation of lightening prediction systems at parks(Complete April 2002))
L3 RPTS Student Study for the Development of a Visitor/Nature Center at Lick Creek Park(In progress. Is scheduled for to be presented
to the Board on June 13, 2002)
El Assist with The George Bush Drive Extension Grand Opening Event(April 6,2002)
Implementation of New Programs
EZT Investigate the potential of joint programming with the City of Bryan Parks and Recreation Department(Ongoing)
El Implement monthly PARD newsletter(First edition complete in October 2001-Ongoing)
I21 Facilitate the Northgate"Back Porch Concert"Series
Cl Conduct Fall Special Olympics Bocce Ball
EZI Implement Starlight Concert Series at Wolf Pen Creek(1st Concert held on April 13, 2002)
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Thomas Pool Renovation In Design Ric PK0205 $277,255 FY'02 3/03
Anderson Playground Replacement In Design Pete $30,000 FY'02 Re.lacement 10/02
Cemetery Land Acquisition On Hold Ross GG9905 $275,000 98 G.O. Unknown
Thomas Pool Shade Cover On Hold+ Ric PK0104 $19,000 98 G.O. 12/03
C.S.S.C.Agreement(clubhouse) Pending Contract NA C.S.S.C. Unknown
Hensel Park Pla .round Re•lacement Pendin.Contract Pete PKO21 O $40,000 FY'02 Re.lacement Acct. 8/02
Woodwa Park Develo.ment Pendin.Contract Ric PK9803 $600,000 Park Ded.Zone 7 Unknown
Lincoln Center Ex.ansion/Im.rovements Post•oned until FY03 Ric
Gabbard Park Improvements Under Construction. David PKO1 O2 $78,000 98 G.O. , 4/02
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Merry Oaks Improvements Under Construction David PK0103 $37,000 98 G.O. 7/02 ,
Lincoln Entry Improvements Under Construction Ric CD1292 $90,000 FY'01 C.D.B.G. L 9/02
Pebble Creek Park Im.rovements Under Construction Pete PK0061 $27,420 Park Ded.Zone 11 5/02 5/15/2002 $27,051
Veterans Park,Phase I Under Construction Ric PK9941 $2,936,800 98 G.O. 11/02
Richard Carter Park Improvements Under Construction Pete PK0202 $13,500 FY'02 General Fund 9/02
Jack&Dorothy Miller Jogging Track I Under Construction 5/25/02 David ST0200 $29,250 FY'02 General Fund 8/02
`Total
Amount $5,594,644
Summary
Pending Contracts: 4
Postponed 1
In Design: 4
Out to Bid: 0
Under Construction: 8
Complete: 8 :
On Hold: 2
Total: 27
Parks and Recreation
Future Project List
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5 5 4 South District Satellite Operations Shop $360,000
Neighborhood Plan Implementation
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3 3 4 Thomas and Merry Oaks Parks Shade Structures $20,000 FY2003 budget request
4 4 3 Raintree Park Basketball Court $30,000
5 2 7 Thomas Jogging Track $100,000
6 7 6 Eastgate Park $150,000
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7 1 5 Park Benches $21,000 intergenerational upgrades.
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4 3 3 Lincoln Center Expansion $570,000 Development funds
5 5 5 Cypress Grove Recreation Center $750,000 Delay until next bond issue
6 6 6 Luther Jones Landfill $239,000
7 7 8 Neighborhood Pool for the new"South"Community Park $1,000,000 Delay until landfill closes
8 9 7 New"South"Community Park,Phase I $2,000,000 Delay until landfill closes
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9 8 9 Potential Tennis Court Project with the new high school is developed.
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3 2 5 Emerald Forest Lights $30,000 FY2003 Budget Process
May be requested through the
4 6 3 Batting cages and backstops at Bee Creek Park $25,000 FY2003 Budget Process.
5 3 6 Woodcreek Park Lights $35,000
6 5 4 Cover basketball courts at Southwood Valley Athletic Complex $330,000
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2 3 3 Additional shelter at Adamson Lagoon $40,000
3 4 2 Thomas Pool bathhouse renovation $150,000
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4 2 4 Adamson bathhouse pitched roof $85,000 budget
Park Aciuitision
dedication or Community
Northgate Park $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Development funds
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Updated:6/7/2002
May 2, 2002
Mr. Steve Beachy, Director
College Station Parks&Recreation Department
1000 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, TX 77840
Dear Mr. Beachy,
I am iting this on behalf of the South Knoll Elementary School PTO. We are currently
addressing the need for a running track to be located on our c pus. The physical education
teachers came to us with a proposal for a 1/5 mile cement based track 'th a rubberized surface.
The PTO Board unanimously voted to approve $10,000 towards the track and agreed to assist in
securing outside funding to complete the project. At this time we have met °th Steve Johnson,
Superintendent of CSISD and Mike Ball, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Business Services
at CSISD and they have agreed to fund the cement portion of the track. The PTO promoted the
track with a Family Fun Ru alk as a kick off to the annual fundraiser, "Spring Fling" on April
13th. Profits from donations and T-shirt sales were earmarked for the track fund.
We are requesting that the city consider partnering with the school and the PTO with their financial
assistance in this project. We see this as an opportunity to demonstrate
the strong connection between schools, parks, and the recreational and fitness opportunities they
both provide in our co unity.
We would like to base our request for funding from the College Station Parks&Recreation
Department on the precedent set by many school/park partnerships evident throughout our
co unity.
-Existing partnerships between our schools and community parks
Examples: A&M Consolidated Middle School Tennis Courts and Lighting/Electricity,
Electricity for lighting of high school tennis courts provided by the city, College Station Middle
School Natatorium.
-Where school and parkland are adjacent to one another and a partnership exists:
Examples: Jack and Dorothy Miller Park at Rock Prairie Elementary, Pebble Creek
Elementary.
-Where the School Supports Community Recreation
Example: High school and middle school running tracks and tennis courts, Elementary
school playgrounds for play, soccer, baseball, football and softball practices, Kids Club programs,
swimming lessons, recreational swim, and water exercise classes in the Natatorium.
-Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
Under Strategic Goal 2 within this plan it states:
General Objective 2.2 College Station should continue to develop and maintain parks and
recreation areas jointly with other public agencies including Texas A&M University, College
Station Independent School District and Brazos County.
Specific Goal #12 Investigate the feasibility of cooperative ventures with the College Station
Independent School District.
South Knoll Elementary is the only elementary school in CSISD that does not have a track. Recent
research shows that students at Rock Prairie Elementary have significantly higher scores on
cardiovascular fitness tests (timed, mile run) compared to students at South Knoll. Rock Prairie I as
been able to implement a successful running progr with the use of the track that is jointly
supported by the city and the school. At a time when childhood obesity is at an all-time high and
continues to rise, Type II diabetes is increasing at alarming rates in children, and physical activity
has decreased among children, we feel it especially critical that we provide a safe venue for
children and families to engage in physical activity.
We believe the surrounding neighborhood would benefit from the track since at this time there is no
park in the area that provides a running/walking track. Gabbard Park's trail has not been
maintained.
Presently, the bid for rubberizing the track is $21,648.00. The PTO has approved approximately
$11, 212.00. We are asking the Parks and Recreation Department to consider contributing $8,000 to
complete the track project. CSISD will fund the cement portion of the track at approximately$23,
500. The PTO is very excited to be able to contribute this amount of money to the track project.
South Knoll serves a significant number of families that have many socioeconomic challenges, so
the fact that we have the money to do this from our fundraising efforts, gives us a great deal of
pride in our school and the families that help to support it.
This request presents another opportunity for our schools and Parks&Recreation Department to
combine resources and services to benefit children and the co unity.
We look forward to hearing from you and would welcome the opportunity to schedule a meeting
with you to continue this discussion.
Sincerely,
Debra McCandless Shafer
PTO Board Member
696-6379 (H) 458-2724 (W)
cc: Dr. John Nichols, Parks Board Chairman
Mr. Ron Silvia, Mayor College Station