PRESENTER: Presenter
Scott McClelland, Assistant Director of Transportation and Capital Improvements
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $2,000,000 to the City of New Braunfels for the construction of Alligator Creek Trail West, pursuant to Sec. 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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DEPARTMENT: Economic and Community Development
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In September 2022, at a quarterly workshop meeting, staff presented the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) with results of a survey in which the NBEDC Board ranked eligible economic development projects. The Alligator Creek Trail West was ranked as the 9th highest priority. In December 2022, the NBEDC agreed to fund the Final Design of nine eligible projects - this project was included.
The Alligator Creek Trail West Project includes approximately 1.1 miles of ten-foot-wide hike and bike trails with pedestrian low water crossings along Alligator Creek from Goodwin Lane to the Oak Creek Estates neighborhood. Additional planned amenities will include neighborhood connections with trail signage, seating areas, trash receptacles, and mile markers.
The NBEDC received an introductory presentation at its December 14, 2023, special called meeting, held a public hearing at its January 18, 2024, meeting, and was approved unanimously. Vickrey & Associates, the design engineer, completed the design of the project and has prepared a final opinion of probable construction cost - which is the basis for the approved funding amount. Construction bids were received on July 29, 2024, and were within the approved funding amount. If City Council approves this recommendation, construction is expected to begin in Fall 2024.
ISSUE:
Alligator Creek Trail West requires construction funding; the NBEDC has unanimously approved funds to cover the costs for this quality of life project
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated construction phase cost is estimated to be $2,000,000; the NBEDC has adequate funds for this project expenditure.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the recommendation from the NBEDC for the Alligator Creek Trail West construction funds