Title
Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties Located at 1405 Palm Street and 300 N. Wisteria Street in the Amount of $20,000 by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC)
Requested Action
Approve a Resolution to Purchase Properties
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
In September, 2010, during a heavy rain event, flooding occurred along the Walnut Creek greenbelt and included flooding of certain homes. The Environmental Services Department worked with the homeowners and applied for and was awarded a FEMA grant filtered through the Texas Water Development Board that allowed the homeowners to receive funds for their homes. The grant was a 90%-10% split, with the City’s matching 10% portion going towards the cost to demolish the homes and clean up the site.
The grant stipulates that the property be deed-restricted to always remain open space. In an effort to reach the matching portion of the grant, the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) is being asked to consider purchasing these properties that are adjacent to existing park land that will expand the linear park and be maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. An attachment has been provided outlining the properties being considered.
Justification
The properties listed are adjacent to the linear trail and James McKnight Park West. This property will expand the park area and will remain open space. The MPFDC may make small improvements to these properties including a pedestrian trail head, benches, signage, drinking fountains and shade structures. The MPFDC approved the purchase and transfer of the property at the November 17, 2016 meeting with a vote of 7-0.
Funding Source
MPFDC ½ cent sales tax
Prepared By
Matt Young, Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-804-5798