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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Parks and Recreation Conference Room
1000 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, Texas 77840
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Hear visitors.
3. Pardon — Consider requests for absences of members from meeting.
4. Approval of minutes from Special Meeting of August 10, 2001; Regular Meeting of
August 14, 2001; and Special Meeting of August 27, 2001.
5. Report and discussion concerning the City of College Station Development Process.
Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning possible revisions to the Park
Land Dedication Ordinance.
Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board's Fiscal Year 2002 Goals and Objectives.
Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation
Department's 2002 User Fee recommendations.
9. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board's recommendations to the City Council (Reference: Memorandum dated May
2001).
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning City Council Vision
Statements:
➢ Vision Statement 0, Strategy #4a (Develop and Urban Forestry Plan) and
➢ Vision Statement #4 (Cultural Arts and Recreational Opportunities),
➢ Strategy #1 (Performing Arts Center);
➢ Strategy #2 (Parks Maintenance Standards);
➢ Strategy #3 ( Intergenerational Parks);
➢ Strategy #4 (Comprehensive Parks Planning);
➢ Strategy #5 (Comprehensive Leisure Programs);
➢ Strategy #6 (Enhance Cultural Opportunities Through Existing Art Program);
➢ Strategy #7 (Connect Greenways); and
➢ Strategy #8 (Improve Communication between Boards)
11. Consent items:
Capital Improvement Project Report
Next meeting date and agenda
12. Adjourn
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September`11, 2001
Parks and Recreation Conference Room
1000 Krenek Tap Road
College Station, Texas 77840
7:00 p.m. s
Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director;
Peter Lamont, Recreation Superintendent; David Gerling, Recreation Superintendent; Kris
Lehde, Staff Assistant.
Board Present: John Nichols, Chair; Glen Davis; Glenn Schroeder, Don Allison; Larry
Farnsworth; Bill Davis; Laura Wood, Alternate.
Board Absent: Jon Turton.
Guests: Jane Kee, City Planner; Natalie Ruiz, Development Review Manager.
Visitors: Brett Davis, PO Box 4609, College Station, Texas 77844.
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Hear visitors: No visitors spoke at this time.
Pardon — Consider requests for absences of members from meeting: Glenn Schroeder
made a motion to accept the absence of Jon Turton as excused. Bill Davis seconded the
motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of minutes from Special Meeting of August 10, 2001; Regular Meeting of
August 14, 2001; and Special Meeting of August 27, 2001:
• Glenn S. made a motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting of August
10, 2001. Larry Farnsworth seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion
passed unanimously.
• Glen Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
August 14, 2001, pending the amendment of the amount of $60 to $60,000 in item
#10. Glenn S. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed
unanimously.
• Glen D. made a motion to approve the minutes from the special meeting of August
27, 2001. Larry F. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed
unanimously.
5. Report and discussion concerning the City of College Station Development Process:
Steve said that this item is a follow-up to a request by the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board for an overview of the development process so that they could obtain a clear
understanding of how the Advisory Board fits into the process.
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Natalie Ruiz (Development Review Manager) gave a presentation concerning the five
main steps in the development process (see attached Power Point presentation):
• Development Concept;
Predevelopment Meeting;
• Zoning Process;
• Platting Process; and
• Permitting/Construction.
Natalie feels that the development process will stay in the same format after the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) is adopted. Glen D. asked approximately how many
developers currently attend the predevelopment meetings. Natalie estimated that
currently, approximately 80% attend the meetings, but it will become a requirement to
have these meetings once the UDO is adopted. She also feels that the UDO will
strengthen the current development process.
This was an informational item only, and no motion was made.
Discussion, consideration, and }possible action concerning possible revisions to the
Park Land Dedication Ordinance: Steve said that the Advisory Board was not being
asked to take action on this item during the meeting. He added that the City would be
having a focus group with developers on Friday, September 21, 2001, to discuss possible
changes to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance and invited the Board to attend the
meeting. He added that this item would be brought back to the Board in November 2001
for action, and would also be brought to the City Council in February 2002 for their
consideration.
Jane Kee (City Planner) gave a presentation pertaining to the Park Land Dedication
Ordinance review (see attached PowerPoint presentation).
The presentation related to the proposed changes to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Methodology using the current 2000 census figures. The proposed changes pertain to the
• Land dedication;
• Fee in lieu of land; and
• Development Requirements.
Steve stated that one of the most difficult issues pertaining to the ordinance is trying to
figure out the price per acre. This difficulty is due to the fact that prices vary drastically
between open rural areas and land that is fully developed and closer to the City.
Eric Ploeger obtained two recent real estate appraisal listings from the City's Land Agent,
Mark McAuliffe (see attachment). One listing contained seven appraisals for rural areas
on the easterly line of State Highway 6, north of Greens Prairie Road, in College Station
(average sales price is $14,580). The other listing contained eight appraisals for land that
is closer to College Station, on the northerly line of Krenek Tap Road, west of State
Highway 6 (average sales price is $68,444).
Bill Davis asked if it would be possible to have an acquisition cost that floats with the
value of the land that is being developed? In other words, if the City accepts money in
lieu of land, it has to be enough money for the City to develop a park in that area. Jane
said that the concept of having a different fee based on the zone has been discussed in the
past, but has not been reviewed with the City's Legal Department.
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Glen D. felt that the $15,000 fee, stated in the methodology for the 2001 review, is too
low, and feels that the methodology that is being approached should be reconsidered. He
suggested making the fee $20,000, with the understanding that there would be a step-by-
step increase. John N. suggested asserting a real cost for land in the more developed
zones by weighing the average between how many single-family dwelling units have
been developed compared to the number of multi -family units.
Steve said that this item would be the main discussion during the joint meeting with the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission on
September 20, 2001, as well as during the focus group meeting that is scheduled with the
developers the following day.
Eric discussed several staff recommendations for potential changes to the ordinance:
I. To incorporate language into the ordinance that would allow the land fee
and the development fee to be spent on either category: Currently, both land
and development fees go into one account, and there is no differentiation as to
whether these fees can be used for replacement and repair in an existing park, or
the actual development of a park. The Board was in favor of incorporating this
language into the ordinance.
H. Detention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but
only in addition to required dedications. The detention area design must be
approved by City staff and must meet Parrs Advisory Board policy
concerning detention area design: Eric said that City staff have been working
on coming up with a policy and design criteria for the Board's approval. Glen D.
suggested expanding the wording to include retention areas as well. The Board
was in favor of incorporating this language into the ordinance.
III. When dedication is below five acres, no floodplain or floodable land will be
accepted as part of the required dedication. Additional floodable land will
be accepted on a case -by -case basis: Eric said that this is being done now, but it
has not been put into writing.
Eric stated that adding this language could take some of the flexibility out of the
ordinance. John N. suggested adding two statements to the ordinance; one that
deals with dedication below five acres, and one that deals with dedication above
five acres. Eric added that leaving the wording in the ordinance the way that it is
written gives the Board the flexibility to ask for whatever they want on a case -by -
case basis. The Board was not in favor of incorporating this language into the
ordinance.
IV. 10-F.2 (d) - Change the Ordinance to require that fifty percent (50%) of the
perimeter of the park should abut a street: This is not a requirement in the
current ordinance. Eric is concerned that if this was to be a requirement, then the
developer may not be as willing to give as much acreage in the dedication. Steve
added that this is where the possibility of offering incentives to developers may
play a role. The Board was not in favor of incorporating this language into the
ordinance.
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7. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board's Fiscal Year 2002 Goals and Objectives: This item was tabled to the
October 2001, regular meeting.
g. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation
Department's 2002 User Fee recommendations: Steve stated that the Fees
Subcommittee met and gave their recommendations for approval of the 2002 Parks and
Recreation Department User Fees. A draft of the fee schedule was presented to the City
Council during the Workshop meeting on August 23, 2001, for an update, and would be
presented to them again on September 27, 2001, for consideration.
Glen D. made a motion to approve the 2002 Parks and Recreation Department User Fees.
Bill D. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
Steve said that there are four adult fees that were not able to meet the City's Fiscal and
Budgetary Policy. He added that Council has asked that the City Manager and Finance
Director review the policy due to the fact that there are other fees within the City that
were not able to meet the policy as well.
The City Council has also directed staff to investigate the potential of joint programming
with the City of Bryan to look at ways of reducing costs. John N. asked that discussion
of joint programming be brought to the Advisory Board in the future.
9. Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board's recommendations to the City Council (Reference, Memor°anduni
dated May 2001): This item was tabled to the October 2001 regular meeting.
10. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning City Council Vision
Statements: There was no discussion on this item.
11. Consent items:
Capital Improvement Project Report: John N. asked if the Department was meeting
the timeline for the Veterans Park and Athletic Complex, Phase I Development Project.
Eric responded that the project went out to bid on September 10, 2001. There will be a
pre -construction meeting on September 19`n, and the bids will be due on September 271"
Award of the bid will be brought to the City Council for consideration on October 25,
2001.
Next meeting date and agenda: The next meeting will be a joint meeting with the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission on
Thursday, September 20, 2001. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday,
October 9, 2001.
12. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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Incorporate language into the ordinance that at'Ho s the land tee and the development
.fee to be spent on either category.
IL Detention areas w�a9I not be accepted, as part it tI'ie required dedication, but only on
ad Ithion to required dedicatiom The etsnfiont area design must be approved by Citf/
staff and rnW melt Parks Board poI"cny concerning detention area design.
Mi. k,OVhen dedication is below five (5) acres, no fbodpIaIn or flondaWe land �vjfl be
accepters as part of the required dedication. Additional tloodable land YOU be accepted
on a case -by -case basis.
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I. Current Level of Service
IV.
V.
7 Acres Neighborhood & Community Park Land per 1,000 Population
3.5 Acres per 1,000 (Neighborhood Parks)
3.5 Acres per 1,000 (Community Parks)
Neighborhood Parks
3.5 Acres/1,000
1 Acre per 285 people
2000 CENSUS Figures - Total Population - 67,890.
2.80 Persons per Household (PPH) for Single Family and 2.28 PPH for Multi -Family
based on Census information for owner and renter occupied units. The overall average
from the Census is 2.52 persons per household (dwelling unit).
Single Family
285 people / 2.80 PPH = 101 DUs
1 Acre per 101 DUs
Multi -Family
285 people / 2.28 PPH= 125 DUs
I Acre per 125 Dus
Neighborhood Park Acquisitionr- of Lanc,
(Assumption) 1 acre costs $15,000 to purchase
Single Family
$15,000 / 101 DUs = $148 per DU
Multi -Family
$15,000 / 125 DUs = $120 per DU
Neighborhood Park Development Costs (Determines Fee for Development)
Cost of Average Neighborhood Park in College Station is $300,000.
One Neighborhood parks serves 2,341 people based on a Census population of 67,890
being served by 29 parks (count includes neighborhood parks and 6 mini parks).
It costs $128 per person to develop an average intergenerational neighborhood park.
Single Family
$128.00 X 2.80 PPH = $358 per DU
Total Fee
Single Family
$148 + $358 = $506
Multi -Family
$128.00 X 2.28 PPH = $292 per DU
Multi -Family
$112 + $292 = $404
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ORDINANCE NO. 2368
AN ORDINANCE REPLACING "CHAPTER 9 SUBDIVISIONS, SECTION 10, REQUIREMENTS FOR
PARK LAND DEDICATION' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, WITH THAT SET OUT BELOW IN EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING A SEVERABIL-
ITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That "Chapter 9 Subdivisions, Section 10, Requirements for Park Land Dedication", of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, be replaced with that set
out in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be void or uncon-
stitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining provisions
or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
PART 3: That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by
a fine of not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day such violation shall continue or be permitted to continue,
shall be deemed a separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes
effective six (6) months after its publication in the newspaper, as provided by Section 35
of the Charter of the City of College Station.
ATTEST:
CON-NIE HOOKS, City Secretary
HARVEY _`�L, City /
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That "Chapter 9, Subdivisions, Section 10, Requirements for Park Land Dedication" is hereby amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
"SECTION 10: REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION
10-A. Purpose
10-A.1 This section is adopted to provide recreational areas in the form of neighborhood parks
as a function of subdivision and site development in the City of College Station. This
section is enacted in accordance with the home rule powers of the City of College
Station, granted under the Texas Constitution, and the statutes of the State of Texas,
including, but not by way of limitation, Texas Local Gov't Code Chapter 212 (Vernon
1988; Vernon Supp. 1999). It is hereby declared by the City Council that recreational
areas in the form of neighborhood parks are necessary and in the public welfare, and
that the only adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating such a require-
ment into the procedure for planning and developing property or subdivisions in the
city, whether such development consists of new construction on vacant land or rebuild-
ing and remodeling of structures on existing residential property.
10-A.2 Neighborhood parks are those parks providing for a variety of outdoor recreational
opportunities and located within convenient distances from a majority of the residences
to be served thereby. The park zones established by the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment and shown on the official Parks and Recreation map for the City of College Station
shall be prima facie proof that any park located therein is within such a convenient
distance from any residence located therein. The primary cost of neighborhood parks
should be borne by the ultimate residential property owners who, by reason of the
proximity of their property to such parks, shall be the primary beneficiaries of such
facilities.
Therefore, the following requirements are adopted to effect the purposes stated above and shall
apply to any land to be used for residential purposes:
10-B General Requirement
Dedications shall cover both land and development costs for neighborhood parkland for all types
of residential development.
10-B-1 Land Dedication
Whenever a final plat is filed of record with the County Clerk of Brazos County for
development of a residential area in accordance with the planning and zoning regula-
tions of the City, such plat shall contain a clear fee simple dedication of an area of land
to the City for park purposes. For single family developments this area shall be equal to
one (1) acre for each one hundred and one (101) proposed dwelling units. For duplex
and other multi -family development this area shall be equal to one (1) acre for each one
hundred and thirty-four (134) proposed dwelling units. For methodology refer to
Appendix 1 attached herein and incorporated and made d part of this ordinance for all
purposes.
Any proposed plat submitted to the City for approval shall show the area proposed to be
dedicated under this section. The required land dedication of this subsection may be met
by a payment of money in lieu of land when permitted or required by the other provi-
sions of this section.
In the event a plat is not required this dedication shall be met prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
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A land owner responsible for dedication under this section may elect to meet the
requirements of 10-B.1. in whole or in part by a cash payment in lieu of land, in the
amount set forth below. Before making this election, the land owner must obtain
approval for the cash payment in lieu of land from the Planning & Zoning Commission
pursuant to the plat approval procedures set out in Chapter 9, Section 6. Such payment
in lieu of land shall be made at or prior to the time of filing the final plat for record at
the Courthouse or prior to the issuance of a building permit where a plat is not required.
The fee in lieu of land dedication requirement shall be met by a payment of a fee set
from time to time by resolution by the City Council, sufficient to acquire neighborhood
parkland. Unless changed by the City Council, such per -acre price shall be computed on
the basis of one hundred and forty-eight dollars (S 148.00) per dwelling unit for single
family development and one hundred and twelve dollars ($112.00) per dwelling unit for
duplex and multi -family development. Refer to Appendix 1. Cash payments may be
used only for acquisition or development of a neighborhood park located within the
same zone as the development.
10-B.3 Park Development Fee
In addition to the land dedication, there shall also be a fee set from time to time by
resolution of the City Council sufficient to provide for development of the land to meet
the standards for a neighborhood park to serve the zone in which such development is
located. Unless changed by City Council this per -acre fee shall be computed on the
basis of three hundred and nine dollars ($309.00) per dwelling unit for single family
developments and two hundred and thirty-three dollars ($233) for duplex and multi-
family developments. Refer to Appendix 1.
10-B.4 Park Development in Lieu of Fee
A developer has the option to construct the neighborhood park improvements in lieu of
the park development fee. Development plans and specifications shall be reviewed and
approved by the Parks Board. All improvements shall either be financially guaranteed
or accepted by the City prior to the filing of a plat in the case of platted developments or
prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy in the event that platting is not required.
The process of financial guarantee shall be the same as that found in section 7 of the
Subdivision Regulations and shall be used whether a plat is required or not. Once
improvements are accepted by the City the developer shall deed the property and
improvements to the City.
10-B.5 In instances where an area of less than five (5) acres is required to be dedicated, the City
shall have the right to accept the dedication for approval on the final plat, or to refuse
same, after consideration of the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Conu fis-
sion and the Parks and Recreation Board. The City shall have the right to require
payment of cash in lieu of land in the amount provided above, if it determines that
sufficient park area is already in the public domain in the area of the proposed develop-
ment, or if the recreation potential for that zone would be better served by expanding or
improving existing parks.
10-13.6 The dedication required by this section shall be made by filing of the final plat or
contemporaneously by separate instrument unless additional dedication is required
subsequent to the filing of the final plat. If the actual number of completed dwelling
units exceeds the figure upon which the original dedication was based, such additional
dedication shall be required, and shall be made by payment of the cash in lieu of land
amount provided above, or by the conveyance of an entire numbered lot to the City.
10-13.7 The City may from time to time decide to purchase land for parks in or near the area of
actual or potential development. If the City does purchase park land in a park zone, the
City shall have the right to require subsequent park land dedications for that zone to be
in cash only. This will be to reimburse the City its purchase cost. Once the City has
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been reimbursed entirety for all such park land within a park zone, this subsection shall
cease to apply, and the other subsections of this section shall again be applicable.
10-C Prior Dedication', Absence of Prior Dedication.
10-C. I Credit shall be. given for land and/or money dedicated pursuant to Ordinance 690 or
983.
10-C.2 If a dedication requirement arose prior to passage of this section, that dedication
requirement shall be controlled by the ordinance in effect at the time such obligation
arose, except that additional dedication shall be required if the actual density of struc-
tures constructed upon property is greater than the former assumed density. Additional
dedication shall be required only for the increase in density and shall be based upon the
ratio set forth in 10-B. of this section-
10-C.3 At the discretion of the City, any former gift of land to the City may be credited on a per
acre basis toward eventual land dedication requirements imposed on the donor of such
Hands. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board in exercising its discretion under this
subsection.
10-D Special Fund, Right to Refund
10-D. I There is hereby established a special fund for the deposit of all sums paid in lieu of land
dedication under this section or any preceding ordinance, which fund shall be known as
the park land dedication fund.
10-D.2 The City shall account for all sums paid" in lieu of land dedication under this section
with reference to the individual plats involved. Any funds paid for such purposes must
be expended by the City within five (5) years from the date received by the City for
acquisition and/or development of a neighborhood park as defined herein- Such funds
shall be considered to be spent on a first in, first out basis. If not so expended, the
owners of the property on the last day of such period shall be entitled to a prorata refund
of such sum, computed on a square footage of area basis. The owners of such property
must request such refund within one (1) year of entitlement, in writing, or such right
shall be barred.
10-E Comprehensive Plan Considerations
10-E. 1 The Park and Open Space Plan is intended to provide the College Station Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board with a guide upon which to base future decisions. Because
of the need to consider specific characteristics in the site selection process, the park
locations indicated on the Plan are general. The actual locations, sizes, and number of
parks will be determined when development occurs. The Plan will also be used to locate
desirable park sites before development occurs, and those sites may be purchased by the
City or received as donations.
10-E.2 Park Zones are established by the City's Comprehensive Plan and are configured to
indicate service areas for neighborhood parks. Zone boundaries are established that
follow key topographic features such as major thoroughfares, streams, and city limit
lines.
10-F Additional Requirements: Definitions
10-F. I Any land dedicated to the city under this section must be suitable for park and recreation
uses. Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered
"floodable even though not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its
elevation, it is suitable for park improvements.
(a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner
that serves the greatest number of users.
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(b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to
cross arterial roadways to access them.
(c) Sites should not be severely sloping or have unusual topography which would
render.the land unusable for organized recreational activities.
(d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements.
10-F.2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area develop-
ment, enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety and minimize
conflict with adjacent land uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing
parks and adjacent development.
(a)Where physically feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to schools in
order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co -development of
new sites.
(b) A proposed subdivision adjacent to a park may not be designed to restrict
reasonable access to the park from other area subdivisions. Street connections
to existing or future adjoining subdivisions may be required to provide reason-
able access to parks.
(c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be
separated by a screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the
park may be allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if public benefit
is established.
(d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of a park
should abut a public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed
street alignment fronting on city parks.
(c) Streets abutting a park "I be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan
and the standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any
residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to collector width to
ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. Developer may request oversize
participation in such instance.
10-G. Consideration and Approval
Unless provided otherwise herein, an action by the City shall be by the City Council, after
consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parks
and Recreation Board. Any proposal considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission under
this section shall have been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board and its recommendation
given to the Commission- The Commission may make a decision contrary to such recom-
mendations only by a concurring vote of at least five (5) mcmbc;s. Should the Commission be
unable to get this vote, the matter shall then be referred to the City Council for its decision.
10-EL Review of Dedication Requirements
The City shall review the fees set forth in this section every flu-ce (3) years. The City shall take
into account inflation as it affects land and park development costs as well as the City's targeted
level of service for parkland per one thousand population. Foes shall be set by resolution of the
City Council.
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APPENDIX I
PARK LAND DEDICATION FE]
1. Current Level of Service
7 Acres Neighborhood & Community Park Land per 1,000 Population
3.5 Acres per 1,000 (Neighborhood Parks)
3.5 Acres per 1,000 (Community Parks)
11. Land Requirements
Neighborhood Parks
3.5 Acres/ 1,000
I Acre per 285 people
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2.81 Persons per Household (PPH) for Single Family and 2.13 Persons per Household for Multi -
Family based on census information for owner and renter occupied units. The overall average
from the Census is 2.31 persons per household (dwelling unit).
SINGLE FAMILY
MUL TI-F"IL Y
285 people/ 2,81 PPH = 101 DUs
285 people 12.13 PPH= 134 DUs
I Acre per 101 DUs
I Acre per 134 DUs
1H. Neighborhood Park Acquisition Costs (Determines Fee in Lieu of Land)
(Assumption) I acre costs S 15, 000 to purchase
SINGLE F"IL Y
MULTI FAMILY
S 15,000 / 101 DUs = $148 per DU
$15,000 / 134 DUs = $112 per DU
IV. Neighborhood Park Development Costs (Determines Fee for Development)
Average Neighborhood P ark in College Station
— 9 Acres
Development Cost for Neighborhood Park
—$250,000
Cost Per Acre for Development
—$31,250
I
SINGLE FAMILY
MULTI -FAMILY
$31,250 / 101 DUs = $309 per DU
$31,250 f 134 DUs = $233 per DU
V. Total Dedication Fee
SINGLE FAMILY MULTI -FAMILY
$148 + $309 = 5457 $112 + $233 = 5345
111"9
Prvpa � j toxcaR epar 200 2eea,
ACT► frrV1FACILITY Ij2,,R0„- C' Fz fi" � ' tt OMMEMS
7►. _;.a► ;1� Jul,' 1 uJ
1. Basketball
Discontinue
265.00 m. rf
2. Flag Football
No Change
- - 340.00 - - - ------
3. Vo ail -- -_
_ $175.00
140.00 -_ C
4. Softball
Play -Off League (SArg,bum? -- -- - -- -- No Change
Play -Off League (Fall) - - -_ No Change -- 315.00 -
No Chan a 375.00 -
L - - Fast Pitch (Sum) - _ --- __�
VOTT H SPORTS PER PERSON
1_ Basketball- - - ----_ --- _,-
;2. Flag Football
:3. Girl's Softball
4. Youth Volleyball
-
5. .Challenger basketball-
$- - -- -
-- --------(-----$40/35------. - �
- $40/35 $35/25/15
-- - $40/35 - $_4_ 0/30/20 F
No Change $15.00 G
1. Swim Lessons- -- -- - -- $35.00 $30.OQ H---
2. Adv. Swim Lessons (Stroke Clinic) $40.00 $35.00
--- - - ----- ._ - - - 0. -,
3. TAAF Swim Team - - $85/$75 $85/65_/45
4. National Jr. Tereus League (USA 123) No Change _-$50.00
5. Tennis Lessons (+ 1 can of balls) - $40 00 �_ $35/person
- - -- - -- -
SHELTERS PER DAY
1. Bee Creek Pavilion -- ----.-No Change $75.00 I
2. Central Pavilion
Monday -Thursday $100.00 --- $75.00
„
--Friday --- .. ------ -- --- -- ----- ---- - $175.00 $100.00
Saturday & Sunday & Holidays No Change $175.00
3. Oaks Pavilion -- - - No Change -- 75.00
4. Southwood Pavilion
Monday -Thursday --- - - $100.00 -- - $75.00
- ----Friday-- -- - -- ---- --- $175.00 $100.00 "
___-- - _._ _ -__
Saturday & Sunday & Holidays i No Change $175.00
5. Thomas Pavilion - -- No Change $15.00
6. Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater J
Private -Weekday -- - - ___--- -_ _ No Change $200.00
Private -Weekend No Change $250.00
Non commercial-- Weekday. No Change -:� _$425.00
Non Commercial - Weekend No Change $525.00
Professional/Commercial - Weekday No Change $800.00
Professional/Commercial - Weekend --_ No Change $900.00
LINCOLN CENTER
,K1. Membership (19-54yr), ryer-
Youth --
.-:-- - - - - No Change - - $10.00
Low Income Eligible No Change $5.00 "
Add No Change $15.00
Non -Member Guest Pass (youth or adult) ._ No Change $1/day "
Non -Member Summer Rate $30/Summer - -
2. "Gyre (8 hrbloc ay) de st _ $200_00 $150/$hrs
- _.
Hourly/Half Court (4 hr max)15/hour - $15.00 -
Parks F%creatton Department
Proposed FY2WZ User Fees
I
ACTI ATVIFAC-19-grY
C M, T, Ec MY
ulltourt,4 hr
Hourly/Full
4ourl -max)
U5/- ho ur
$25.00
Gym Event
$.30/Chair
All Day Usage (more than 4 hrs)
IT
Sunday Fee
30/hour
-if
i Concession Usage
$15-00
$10.00 - ----- -- - -
3. *Teen Room/Game Room
No Change
$10/2 hr n-dn
It
Deposit
No Change
$50.00
Rental
No Change --
$20.00
4 , -Community Room Rental (max. 3 hrs)
F $30.00
$i&iO
Additional per hr
$20.00
$15.00
!-Dep
$75.00.,-----
Kitchen Fee
.00
$10.00
5---.- --- Miscellaneous Charges
Copies
1-0-Jo
$2.00/faxrr
TEEN CENTER
1. Non Member per day No Change 4-L-6-0-
er No Change $10.00
attached
12. Membership p __year.____ see
CONIFERENCEICENTER increase document
1.
all
... Single field rqpW4y No Change $60-00
four (4) field complex/day No Change $200-00
four (4) field complex/Sat & Sun. No Change $350.00
two (2) field complex/day - -- ---- No Change i $100.00
!F- two (2) field co & Sun. No Change $175.00
One (1) field No Change $60.00
No Change $200.00
ay - ---- I - - -- I
[I�C�rrplex/Sat No Change $350-00
�3. -Field Rentals/Per Hour (1/2/3 hrs)
SWIMMING POOLS
1 General Admission (3 yrs & up)
1-7
HaDaran/Thomas No Change $2.00
Natatorium No Change $2.00
Adamson
�'2. Discount Pass
Hallaran/rhomas (50 swims)
-F-
$8-5-.00
$50.00
Natatorium
$85.00
$40.00
"Adamsm-25 swin*may be used
$85.00
$75.00
it
13. Family Season Pass
No
$
Natatorium
hnqq
$125.00
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
No Change
i
$200.00
,4. Individual Season Pass
Haffaran/Momas
No Change
$60..00--
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
No Change
5. Babysitter Season Pass
omas
H-aA-aran/---Th
No Change
$30.00______
*Adamson (may be used at all city pools)
No Change
$40-00
!I "excludes CSISD Natatorium
Parks Recreation Department
Proposed FY2002 User Fees
2
ACTIITlMF
6. Pool Rental (2 hours) �_
Hallaran: 25 people or fewer $100.00 $75.00
50 people or fewer $125 00 $100.00
51-76 people $175.00 -- - $150.00 "
77-102 people - -- -- $225.00 _-- $200 00 4
Each hour after initial 2 hours $75.00 $50.00
Thomas/Natatorium: 25 people or fewer $90.00 $65.00
eople or fewer $100.00 _ $75.00
----- ---- - -
51-76 people $125.00 $100.00
�T 77-102 people ;P- -- $150.00, - - $125.00 "
Each haf our ter initial 2 hours
Ada$75.00 $50.00
mson: 99 people or fewer $275.00 $250.00
199 or fewer — _ $325.00 $300.00 '
--299 or fewer $425.00 $400.00
300+ $525 00 $500.00
Each hour after initial 2 hours $125.00 $100.00_-
Sat. & Sun./limited hours available _
7. Educational Class Rental (1 hour/non exclusive uNo Change I_ $25.00
VENDOR PERMM No Change j $50.00 -
Parks Recreation Department
Proposed ,FYWM' User Fees
D `
TS„ AND SCHEDULE
COLLEGE STATION CONFERENCE CENTER DEPOSt A � E
DEPOSITS: Deposits are required on all rooms in order to reservethem and to assure thattheyare left in goodcondition. Depositsare refundable upon compliancewith all
yroP05e6c
rules and regulations and clean-up requirements byclient and caterer. All checks are cashed and do not apply toward rental fees, Atentative reservation will be
held fora maximum of 5 working days, and then a depositfor each room must be made in orderto confirm the space. ClientmusthaveaftarrangementsfJnelized
by 12.00 Noon on Thursday for weekend events, Deposits are returned Within 4-6 weeks after the event.
A. SECURITY DEPOSIT PER ROOM B. KITCHENICATERING DEPOSIT
d'V -Roo"- We,-/+
Number ofpartlel ap nts, u two: Number artfo apts,upW 1®1 151 260 WzjM
'Fees
Basic Deposit $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $125.00 Individualgroupservice $25.00 $40.00 $50.00
Student Group (Basic Deposit) $100.00 $125.00 $150.00 $175.00 Catering service $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
If refreshments are served, add $25.00 $40.00 $50.00 $100.00 C. EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT
If dance is held, add $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $125.00 Multimedia projector $50.00
t%"e, &' re S
lfli is available, $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $200.�
sava liquor
q
+e d iCa'sfS PropoSa
ROOM FEES: Non-Refundable,determinedbyopendoordmetorinalexittime.(see occupancytimeonreverse side foropeningandcfosingtimes andextrahours.)Allrooms
;7ee Tr)ereA-s'L
require a minimum of f hourturnaround time before and aftereach event.
1. NON-COMMERCIAL * SOCIAL EVENT FEE. Discounts offered to social events with NO alcohol served.(Roorn 127 $100
Ca lo,"sf e fts
discount,
M T N SIEX I 1 S BASE DAY RATE
4 r to 6 hr
All other rooms $50.00 discount.
EVENING I SOCIAL EUNT ADD TO SASE "FUND RAISER ADD TO BASE
f -Closing of ®�
rF't JC r mon+0
(S ar' r�an+�►
Room No. r
103/104 $5.00 (�°�°' $10.00 !1 $15.00 i 7 °=- $20.00
pm
$12 00 13 �°" $70.00 P/2' $15.00 17 a
I
o cc cc cd 0 • e7o
1021106/107 $6.00 7=' $12.001 $18.00.9,0 $24.00,AN oa $15.00 1 ? no $74.00 $ti off- $20.00 .IQ
105,101 00 � 05.00 f $�} 00 G, ®y ,� 3 - r 18.00 1 ® $80.00 �{9 525.00 s�
ent,but
�irnnr* IOt rnor►i4*
127 .00a!�45.00d"� �68.007�%•$90.40f°=' �7 %'' 0-150people•$1T5.0419' Same asSociaik
° A�5tablesoocharrie 151-250people=$300.00�,$3 NoBasA(;haraeonRoom 127
�non•prohdgroups including scholastic, civic, professional, or social events. 251-400people =$400.0044
� �36 �r YFaodl �
Fundraisers: chaperonesandforcertified police offloersatcliscreflon of supervisor.
ya k ru Room tX,
All persons and civicorganizations holding an event inwhich commercial vendors °°Non Profit Charter No. Required (see reverse side)
�r Fetid a ia�bles
9
and/or exhibitors oarticioatechances the event toacommercial rate.
II. COMMERCIAL *** SOCIAL EVENT FEE: Discounts offered to social events with NO alcohol served. (Room 127, deduct $10M
-Fro m p per rnon+vt
All other rooms, deduct $50.00.)
cW P e r- rn on +tn
MEETINGS/EXHIBITS BASE DAY RATE., EVENING SOCIAL EVENT ADD TO BASE
Room No Dp• ®mpm-Closing
$3300 '7 $70.00
$39.0A0
103/104 $17.00 19 0 $22.00 A4 wo $28.00 31 - $31.00 �3�
10211061107 $2j0.0011 $26.00 9 0 $33 � 7 a® $53740 s¢ d
101
&0 � ��
0150people=?17.95 I94 l c
127 7.00 7� v
Includes 15 tables @ no charge, except for exhibitors/vendors
151-250people=$300.00 33.3--®
251-400peopie=$400.00 �qvl -"
All events and activities sponsored by profit -making organizations or individuals regardless of whetheror not their sponsored event is profit -making, charging no admission, or whose
or' e. �,ctltar�r�'
prime motivation is for promotional purposes. Events sponsored by any individual or organization whose use of the facility is intended for the purpose of raising funds, in support
_ 30f o
of a candidate, promoting a political philosophy, or a political action career, All commercial vendors and/or exhibitors will be charged $5.00 per table.
All persons and civic organizations holding an event in which commercial vendors and/or exhibitors participate changes event to a commercial rate.
lftp-less & Reerevfien Dajparlhment
Fropmed 2002 useTr -Feea
(Updated QepeembeF 7, 2001)
Ramer cateaDIT-1 con"mm''a q'mn
A Adult Basketball Due to Lour anroOment, the Department no Log-ageLf eilfarr, this program.
B Muhl Flag Football Staff recommends not changing this fee. The City lost half of its teams when the fee was increased in 2000. A
further increase could jeopardize the future of this program. Texas A&M University currently offers this program
for $40 and the City of Bryan offers it for $250 per team.
C Adult Volleyball Staff recommends raising this fee from $140 to $175 in Fiscal Year 2002, and to $200 in Fiscal Year 2003.
Thb. fee increase would generate approx0m, atelly $4,705 in additional revenue. The City of Bryan is
currently charging $200 per team for this activity. Raising the fee to $250 (consultant's recommendation) would
take the City out of competition for this sport, which is also offered through the City of Bryan and Texas A&M
University.
D Softball Staff recommends not changing the fee for this activity. The City has lost approximately 96 teams since the
2000 fee increase. Some teams have gone to the City of Bryan, however, Bryan is now at capacity and teams
are being turned away. Therefore, people just haven't been playing. The City of Bryan is currently charging
$285 per team for this activity.
E Youth Sports/Person Staff recommends raising all of these fees to $40 for the first child and $35 for the second child and eliminating
the disclosure for three or more children. This will require an increase of $ 10 for Youth Basketball and $5 for
Youth Flag Football and Girls Softball. These fees have not been raised in five years and tilyls, proposed
increase would generate approximately $9,500 In aiddltvogtal Lrevenus. The City of Bryan does not
offer these activities.
F Youth Volleyball This program has been approved, but will not start until 2002. Fees are estimated to be the same as for other
youth sports and wIER- generate In a6dattlan@L revenue versus $2,400 in direct
costs.
Parks & Recreation Department
StafjRecommendationslComments
2002 User Fees
Page I of 3
G Challenger Basketball This program started in 2001. The Children's Miracle Network pays the child's $15 fee for entry.
H Instruction Staff recommends rising the Swim Instruction classes by $5. Staff also recommends raising the fee for the Stroke
Clinic to $40 in order to stay competitive with other youth athletic programs. In addition, staff recommends
keeping the $85 fee for TAAF Swim Team, but changing the rnulti-child discount from $65 to $75, and
eliminating the $45 discount level for three or -more children. 'These changes would generate an
approximate rowsnue ifncmaos of V4750 for the StTrahs, Cis-ntc and $2,11,290 or '17, A," swb-n
and $ 13,300 foL, the Swim L3sson&
pavilion Rentals Based on past usage, staff recommends raising the Friday rental rate for Southwood and Central pavilions to the
same rental rate as Saturdays. Staff also recommends increasing the Mon -day -Thursday rental on these two
pavilions from 75-$100. Staff estimates that the increases shoadd generate approximateRy $2,400
In additional revenue and would help move toward the 50% cost recovery recommended by t1he consultants.
VVPC Amphitheater There was no recommendation from the Fees Consultant for this facility. Currently, the amphitheater is
recovering 25% of its costs. It has been a priority of City management to increase the utilization of this facility.
Staff feels that utilization would decrease if the fees were raised at this time. However, ce-o4ce personnel
charges and a percentage sqL ticket sales will be added to promote events.
K Lincoln/Teen Centers It was the opinion of the consultants that "an increase in fees at the Lincoln and Teen Centers would possibly
decrease attendance, and would not be a significant benefit to the City." Staff agrees with the consultant's
opinion pertaining to the Teen Center. However, staff did identify areas for additional cost recovery at the
Lincoln Center. By adding non-member summer, gym event, Sunday rates, and raising certain facility usage fees
should generate approximately $7,400 In additional revenue.
L Conference Center See attached fees. Staff recommends increasing room rentals and storage fees by 11% across the board to
move toward a 50% cost recovery, but recommends leaving the other fees and property rentals the same. Staff
estimates that this would generate approximately $22,000 In additional revenue. A survey of other
area facilities confirmed prices to be in -line with local market pricing. (Please see attached Conference Center
,Fees).
M Athletic Field Staff does not recommend increasing these fees, but rather charging traveling teams, and individuals that would
Rentals/Day fall into that category
, this fee each time a field is rented. Currently, under a user agreement, these teams have
been paying a flat fee of $75 and have had unlimited usage of the fields. Staff estimates that charging the fee
each time a field is used would increase revenue by approximately $4,000.
Parks & Recreation Department
StaffRecommendations/Comments
2002 User Fees
Page 2 of 3
N Athletic Field Staff recommends charging the same fee for adults and youth alike.
Rentals/1-iour
0 SvArmng Pools Staff recommends leaving the entrance fees for Hallaran and Thomas Pools at their current rates. Currently,
College Station charges $3.50 per person to enter Adamson Lagoon, whereas the Bryan Aquatics Center
charges $2.50 per person to enter that facility. Staff further recommends that the general admission fee for
Adamson Lagoon be increased from $3.50 to $4.00. Market studies have been conducted and show that the
City of College Station is high on entrance fees when compared to other local facilities. College Station also
charges a higher entrance fee on family passes than most for -profit water parks do. Although, staff does
recommend increasing private pool rentals by $25 across the board. In Fiscal Year 2000, the Department hosted
114 pool parties. Staff estimates that the $25 fee Increase would generate approximaide ly $2,800 En
additional revenue.
Parks & Recreation Department
StaffRecommendatiowlComments
2002 User Fees
Page 3 of 3
TO: College Station City Council
FROM: Chris Barzilla, Chair, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
SUBJECT: 2001 - 2002 Council Goals and Budget
We are aware that the Council will be having its annual retreat mid -May to establish goals and to
discuss the budget. At its May Bch meeting, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
unanimously passed a resolution urging the Council to consider the following priorities at their
retreat.
1. The Acquisition of land for neighborhood parks prior to development. This issue is
discussed in the attached memorandum.
2. The staff informed us that 18 of the City's 29 playgrounds do not conform to the Federal
Consumer Product Safety Institute standards for playgrounds. In some cases, the
violations are relatively minor, but in others they require that the whole playground be
replaced. To rectify the situation, the Parks and Recreation Department is currently
budgeting sufficiently to replace about two (2) playgrounds per year. In our view, this is
not an adequate response to the problem. No detailed analysis has been undertaken of the
cost for bringing all playgrounds up to code, but the "best guess" from the staff was
approximately $200,000. We urge that a detailed analysis be undertaken and funded.
We also urge that funds for this purpose be budgeted for Fiscal Year 2002, and that an
additional annual renovation fund of $50,000 be established and dedicated to playgrounds
so that an orderly program of replacing two (2) playgrounds a year can be instigated in
the future to avoid a recurrence of playgrounds failing to meet safety standards.
3. The Council has budgeted $162,000 for a skateboard park. This estimate is now two (2)
years old and was originally to be a roller hockey park. The public hearings made it clear
that the community's need was for a skate park, rather than a roller hockey park. This is
a more expensive facility, and it seems likely that the cost for an optimal facility would
be around $450,000. We urge that the allocation budgeted for this facility be substantially
increased beyond the $162,000 currently budgeted.
4. The Council adopted the Greenways Plan over two (2) years ago. It was the product of a
"grass roots" citizen effort, which eventually evolved into a formal Greenways
Implementation Task Force. We urge that an independent Citizen Advisory Committee
be established for greenways. There is a wealth of expertise on greenways available
among citizens in this community, and the considerable community interest in them was
confirmed by the supportive vote for funding in the last bond issue. An Advisory Board
would provide visibility for the City's efforts in greenways, which is currently lacking.
An Advisory Board also would serve as a source of guidance and support for staff as they
respond to new greenways opportunities and revised priorities.
Acquisition of land for neighborhood parks prior to development
TO: College Station City Council
FROM: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
SUBJECT: Acquisition of land for neighborhood parks prior to development.
In an earlier meeting with the City Council in October 2000, the Parks Board presented a
proposal requesting that the City Council consider acquiring land for neighborhood and
community parks prior to development. The Council was concerned about the amount of money
involved and had some questions about the general principle. This revised proposal is confined
only to neighborhood parks which substantially reduces the costs, and provides the rationale for
the general principle that the Council requested.
In their strategies relating to Visions #4 and #8, the City Council requested the Parks and
Recreation Board's input on the proposed strategy of acquiring land for neighborhood parks
prior to development. The interpretation of the Council's strategy given to us by Mr. Callaway
and Mr. Beachy was that it consisted of three charges:
(1) Development of a procedure for planning parks in advance of development;
(2) Establishment of criteria for defining desirable parkland; and
(3) Establishment of procedures for making parks the focal points for the city's future growth.
In our view the accomplishment of elements #2 and #3 is dependent upon a commitment to
accomplish #1. Only if the city acquires parkland ahead of development will it be in a position
to select optimum park sites in terms of design criteria, and ensure that parks are focal points.
Problems with Present Practice
Through its revisions of the parks dedication ordinance in 1999, Council established the principle
that neighborhood parks should be financed by development in the neighborhood, since
development creates the demand for parks. The existing ordinance requires that developers
dedicate an acre of land per 100 single homes (or 134 multi -family units).
Acquisition of land for neighborhood parks prior to development
Given this standard, the only individual developments required to dedicate 12 acres of land (the
Parks Board's preferred minimum size) for a neighborhood park are those which plan to build
1200 single family homes. Developments of this size are unusual in College Station. Most are
much smaller and, hence, the amount of land they are required to dedicate for neighborhood
parks is too small to be used for that purpose.
Consequently, the city frequently accepts the alternative dedication of cash in lieu of the land
from developers. When sufficient cash accrues from these payments, then the city can purchase
land for a neighborhood park. However, experience has shown that by that time, all the land
most suited for a neighborhood park has been acquired for development. Invariably, the only
land available for a neighborhood park is floodplain or retention pond land that developers
cannot use, but which is also often inferior for use as a neighborhood park.
The problem with present practice is illustrated by reviewing the composition of the six most
recent neighborhood parks that the Board has approved in the past three years:
Total acres
Floodplain
Detention
Floodplain &
detention
Remaining
3.44
7.7428
9.09
8.26
13.91
11.01
1.71
0
5.66
0
6.41
0
0
N/A
1.18
5.68
.95
6.70
1.71
N/A
6.84
5.68
7.42
6.70
1.73
N/A
2.25
2.58
6.49
4.31
A Recommended Solution
The city's current size requirements for neighborhood parks is 5 to 15 acres. Given the
Council's desire to make parks neighborhood focal points and to expand their use to include a
broader range of intergenerational activities with more passive park areas, we recommend that
future neighborhood parks should be at the upper end of the present range i.e., 12-15 acres (this
is approximately the same size as Thomas Park).
We recommend the city issue Certificates of Obligation to purchase neighborhood park sites of
12-15 acres in advance of development. At $10,000 an acre, this would involve a commitment
of $120,000 - $150,000 per park. These purchases would be made 5-7 years in advance of
projected development using a similar timeframe to that used by the school district. The CO's
would be repaid over time by the cash in lieu payments that the dedication ordinance requires
developers to contribute for neighborhood parks.
Acquisition of land for neighborhood parks prior to development
Concluding Comments
1. In our view, this recommended approach is the only realistic way to accomplish the goals
laid out in strategies #4 and #8.
2. Such a foresighted investment will have a substantial positive impact on the quality of
life in College Station in 2030.
3. There is precedent in the city at the community park level- -Central Park, Southwood
Athletic Park and Lick Creek Park are good examples of proactive planning in the past.
This approach has also been adopted in the development of the city's existing and
proposed new business parks, and is used by the school district.
4. At this time we ask the Council to consider this proposal in principle. If it is consistent
with the Council's aspirations, then we would welcome the opportunity to work with the
Planning and Zoning Commission to bring forth detailed suggestions on how it would be
implemented.
Acquisition of land for neighborhood parks prior to development
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Fiscal Year 2002
Goals and Priority Budget Issues
- Provision of the necessary support to develop an Urban Forest
Management Plan for the City of College Station.
- Continued concern over the 30/60 Corridor Issue.
- Support the implementation of a Greenways Oversight Committee to
support the Greenways Master Plan.
Implementation of the Park Maintenance and Facility Standards Plan.
- Implementation of intergenerational park, projects.
- Identification of a skateboard park location and initiate construction.
- Concern regarding acquisition of land prior to development.
- Concern regarding playground renovation and replacement.
Purchase two backstops and two batting cages to be located at Bee Creek
Park.
- Implementation of Senior Programs
- Implementation of Neighborhood and Community Park Access Plan.
- Resolution of conflicts between greenways and park, land dedication
ordinance.
Parks and Recn—don Department
CIP Project List
PY 2002
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1.c®mpletion.Dat0
1
Business Center Lscaping Project
In Construction
GG9705
$250,000.00 I
G.O.
1 07/31/01
2
Millennium Winds improvements (FY'01)
Complete
HM0104 I
$7,195.00
FY'01
1 08/31/01
I 1
Neterans Park, Phase I
In Designl
PK9941 J
$2,120,000.00
98 G.O.
I 11/31/02
2
ICastlegate Park Design j
In Design 1
I
I 03/31/02
I 2
(Gabbard Park Improvements I
In Design
PK0102 [
$78,000.00 J
98 G.O.
1 04/30/02
l 2
Hiqh School Tennis Court Lights (FY'01) I
In Design
l PK0109 I
$91,500.00 I
FY'01
02
I 2
JLincoln Improvements J
In Designl CD1292 1
$90,000.00 I
FY'01 C.D.B.G.
I 3/31/01
I 2
JMerry Oaks Improvements 1
In Design l PK0103 I
$37,000.00 I
98 G.O.
I 03/31/02
2
(Oaks Park Bridge J
In Design l PK0067 [
$28,000.00 I
98 G.O.
3/31/02
3
IBrison Park Improvements I
In Designl PK0100 1
$54,600.00 I
98 G.O.
I 3/31/02
IWoodway
+
Negotiating Land
2
Park Development
Purchasel
PK9803 I
$600,000.00
,
3
IShenandoah Park Development J
On Hold I
$48,000.00
Park Land Dedication
1
IHallaran Pool Filters & Coating (FY'01) I
To Council 9/131 PK0106 1
$120,000.00
FY'01
I 03/31/02
I 1
ICemetery Land Acquisition J
I GG9905 J
$275,000.00 J
98 G.O.
I
3
(Central Park Improvements J
1 PK0101 I
$17,000.00 I
98 G.O.
I
IC.S.S.C. Agreement (clubhouse) I
1
IMadeley Park i
IPK9706 1
$48,000.00 I
J Lick Creek Park Development I
I PK0069 J
$398,000.00 j
98 G.O.
1
JLick Creek Park Bridges J
I
$126,265.00
Grant 98 G.O.
(Thomas Pool Shade Cover I
IPK0104 I
$19,000.00 I
1
(Lincoln Center Expansion/Improvements 1
I
$50,000.00
I 9/1/02 I
Thomas Pool Renovation J
I
j
$277,255.00 I
3/31/03 I
IGeorgie Fitch Playground Replacement I
I I
$30,000.00 I
8/1/02
[Hensel Park Playground Replacement 1
[
$40,000.00 J
I I 8/1102
WPC Sign I
I
I
$100,000.00 I
l 3/1/02 I
Pebble Creek Park Improvements 1
I I
$61,000.00 J
1 J
Others
(Skateboard Park
Priorities:
#1 - In progress currently or will be in progress before January 1, 2001.
#2 - In progress before August 1, 2001.
#3 - In progress after October 1, 2001.
On Holdl PK0073 l $162,000.00 l FY'00
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Coitpletio:h :Date:
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Embracing the Past, F���e Future.
P.O. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue 0 College Station, TX 77842 • (979) 764-3500
www.ci.college-station.tx.us
MEMORANDUM
lI oo Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FROM. Steve peachy, Director of barks and Recreation
DATIR. September 11, 2001
SUBJECT. 1Reoponse to Nirk5 z nd IRecre&flou Advngory Boarrd°g
Reco 1r�fli rfnIlendsiflo it o to CCoune to
1 have prepared a brief update, as requested, concerning the response to the Advisory
Board's memo to the City Council in May. This memo outlined four (4) major areas of
concern, along with twelve (12) priority budget issues.
The following actions have been taken:
A. NetEhboirhood Pgrrk Lznnd Aequigffion
ffssuueo The Advisory Board requested funds to acquire neighborhood parr
sites prior to development.
Response. The City Council was not in favor of committing funds to acquire
land for neighborhood parks in advance of development; However,
Council has established a Strategic Issue related to the creation of
incentives to encourage developers to provide better park sites.
Funds in the amount of $200,000 have been included in the Fiscal
Year 2002 budget request to support this process.
Potential ideas for incentives will be discussed with developers and
the Advisory Board this fall. The Advisory Board will discuss and
develop recommendations for incentives at the December meeting.
The recommendations will be presented to the City Council in
February 2002.
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I'asTARO. The Advisory Board requested an additional $2.00,000 to &-ad
playground replacements in Fiscal Year 2002, and 'that an
additional $50,000 be included annually thereafter.
Rev-poinse. In Fiscal Year 2001, foux (4) playgrounds were replaced utilizing a
conabinatTion of bond funds and departmental replacement funds.
The Gabbard Park playground replacement is under contract and
will be completed this fall.
F d kng 8�q
status
Brothers Pond
'98 Bond
$26,097
Complete
Mle y Oaks
-Replacement Account
$23,843
Complete
Lemon Tree
'98 Bond
$21,000
Complete
Raintree
98 Bond
$28,297
Complete
Gabbard
Replacernent Account,
$34.124
Under Contract
Total S204,27-Il
The City Council is considlering the addition of $25,000 per year to
the existing replacement account for the Fiscal Year 2002 budget.
Following the Gabbard playground replacement, Georgie K. Fitch
and Hensel Park playgrounds are scheduled for replacement in
Fiscal Year 2002. These playgrounds are the next priority.
skateboard Park -
Issue: The Advisory Board requested the allocation of additional funds to
construct and operate a skateboard facility.
Respopse° Council established the preparation of a feasibility report on a
skateboard park as a Strategic Issue. The report will include a
survey of what other cities are doing as well as the development of
recommendations for construction, operation, rnaLwenance, and
funding of the facility. The report v"ill be presented to, the
Advisory Board in December.
Also, the, developrnent may be included in a future CIP progpw-ni
based upon these recommendations and Council direction.
Greeu�y�2E�IL'-Lg,R -
Issue- The Advisory Board recom mends the creation of a citizen advisory
committee for the Greenway Plan.
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Response: Council has not created a separate conunittee. The staff
Greenways Coordinator continues to work closely with the Brazes
Greenways Council and will provide an update at the October
Advisory Board meeting.
AddHdong-fl, GuaRo and P-LrAorithy Budget Iwo es:
Urban Feireat Mauagemeut Raiw
A gra:ffe, application hens been approved by the Texas ForestService in the amount of
$10,000. An additional $20,000 has been requested in the Fiscal Year 2002 budget. This
is a City Council Strategic Issue and the report is scheduled to be given to the Council in
May 2002.
30/60 Corridor -
The City CoLuicil app
roved the 30/60 Corridor Plan with the, Master Plan of Veterans
Park. and Athletic Complex intact. No additional north/south roads were permitted in or
adjacent to the park_
Conunents same as previously stated.
P&R-k Maintenance plza�
The plan was approved by the City Council and will be ii-,nipleinkented over a inulti-year
period. ThL9 is a Council Strategic. Issue and quarterly inspections and reports will begin
in the fall of 2001.
Intergenernflo-nal parkz:
The City Council received and, approved the report this spring. Implementation will
occur through the on -going CIP process. Some of the, projects that will include
intergenerational features are Gabbard and Brison Parks improvements. This is a long-
term issue.
skrateboardd pzjrk.
CorrxnerAs same as previously stated.
Lsad Acqufsfthon:
Comments same as previously stated.
Bee Creek Backstops/Batting Cages'
No action at this point. Staff will develop cost estimates and a site analysis, and report
back to the Advisory Board.
S, e pa i 0 r F-I r 0, g I ra F1, Ii 3.
This is a City Council Strategic Iss-ue. The fall semester Eisenhower Leadership
Developm, entt Program will assign this as a follow-up project. A survey ref local seniors
will be conducted. The results will be presented to the City Council in November.
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N, frk Acceas F Ran.
This issue will be discussed with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the
Planning and, Zoning Commission as a concern at the joint meeting on September 20,
2001,
Pairk Laud Dedikafloim 0, mHusaam.
The ordinance will be revised over the next 3-4 mounths. The staff` is workh-ig on this
it sor
issue and will -.meet with developers in September. Additional review with the Advi, -,y
Board and the Planning and Zoning Con-u-n-ission will occur prior to the presentation to
the City Council in Febrioary 2002. This is a City Council Strategic Issue.
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P.O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue 0 College Station, TX 77842 (979) 764-3500
www.ci.college-station.tx.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FROM: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Response to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's
Recommendations to Council.
I have prepared a brief update, as requested, concerning the response to the Adviso
Board's memo to the City Council in May. This memo outlined four (4) major areas
cncern, alng with twelve (12) •riority budget issues. I
oop
1. Neighborhood Park Land Acquisition —
Issue: The Advisory Board requested funds to acquire neighborhood park
sites prior to development.
Response: The City Council was not in favor of committing funds to acquire
land for neighborhood parks in advance of development; However,
Council has established a Strategic Issue related to the creation of
incentives to encourage developers to provide better park sites.
Funds in the amount of $200,000 have been included in the Fiscal
Year 2002 budget request to support this process. .
Potential ideas for incentives will be discussed with developers and
the Advisory Board this fall. The Advisory Board will discuss and
develop recommendations for incentives at the December meeting.
The recommendations will be presented to the City Council in
February 2002.
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PlavEround Safetv —
Issue: The Advisory Board requested an additional $200,000 to fund
playground replacements in Fiscal Year 2002, and that an
additional $50,000 be included annually thereafter.
Response: In Fiscal Year 2001, four (4) playgrounds were replaced utilizing a
combination of bond funds and departmental replacement funds.
The Gabbard Park playground replacement is under contract and
will be completed this fall.
Plaveround
Funding Source
Amount
Status
Brothers Pond
'98 Bond
$26,087
Complete
Merry Oaks
Replacement Account
$23,843
Complete
Lemon Tree
'98 Bond
$21,000
Complete
Raintree
'98 Bond
$28,287
Complete
Gabbard
Replacement Account
$34.124
Under Contract
Total $204,271
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the existing replacement account for the Fiscal Year 2002 budget.
Following the Gabbard playground replacement, Georgie K- Fitch
and Hensel Park playgrounds are scheduled for replacement in
Fiscal Year 2002. These playgrounds are the next priority.
Skateboard Park —
Issue: The Advisory Board requested the allocation of additional funds to
construct and operate a skateboard facility.
Response: Council established the preparation of a feasibility report on a
skateboard park as a Strategic Issue. The report will include a
survey of what other cities are doing as well as the development of
recommendations for construction, operation, maintenance, and
funding of the facility. The report will be presented to the
Advisory Board in December.
Also, the development may be included in a future CIP program
based upon these recommendations and Council direction.
Greenways Plan —
Issue: The Advisory Board recommends the creation of a citizen advisory
committee for the Greenway Plan.
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Response: Council has not created a separate committee. The staff
Greenways Coordinator continues to work closely with the Brazos
Greenways Council and will provide an update at the October
Advisory Board meeting.
Additional Goals and Priority Budget Issues:
Urban Forest Management Plan:
A grant application has been approved by the Texas Forest Service in the amount of
$10,000. An additional $20,000 has been requested in the Fiscal Year 2002 budget. This
is a City Council Strategic Issue and the report is scheduled to be given to the Council in
May 2002.
30/60 Corridor:
The City Council approved the 30/60 Corridor Plan with the Master Plan of Veterans
Park and Athletic Complex intact. No additional north/south roads were permitted in or
adjacent to the park.
Greenways Oversight Committee:
Comments same as previously stated.
Park Maintenance Standards Plan:
The plan was approved by the City Council and will be implemented over a multi -year
period. This is a Council Strategic Issue and quarterly inspections and reports will begin
in the fall of 200 1.
Intergenerational Parks:
The City Council received and approved the report this spring. Implementation will
occur through the on -going CIP process. Some of the projects that will include
intergenerational features are Gabbard and Brison Parks improvements. This is a long-
term issue.
Skateboard Park:
Comments same as previously stated.
Land Acquisition:
Comments same as previously stated.
Bee Creek Backstops/Batting Cages:
No action at this point. Staff will develop cost estimates and a site analysis, and report
back to the Advisory Board.
Senior Programs:
This is a City Council Strategic Issue. The fall semester Eisenhower Leadership
Development Program will assign this as a follow-up project. A survey of local seniors
will be conducted. The results will be presented to the City Council in November.
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Park Access Plan:
This issue will be discussed with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the
Planning and Zoning Commission as a concern at the joint meeting on September 20,
2001.
Park Land Dedication Ordinance:
The ordinance will be revised over the next 3-4 months. The staff is working on this
issue and will meet with developers in September. Additional review with the Advisory
Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission will occur prior to the presentation to
the City Council in February 2002. This is a City Council Strategic Issue.
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