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File #: 15-1486    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - A Resolution to Approve the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation's (MPFDC) Purchase of 1.533 Acres Located at 18022 Saddlehorn Lane, Lot 14, Block B, Lakeview Country Estates in the Amount of $24,000
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/17/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/24/2015 Final action: 8/24/2015
Title: Resolution - A Resolution to Approve the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation's (MPFDC) Purchase of 1.533 Acres Located at 18022 Saddlehorn Lane, Lot 14, Block B, Lakeview Country Estates in the Amount of $24,000
Sponsors: James Fish
Attachments: 1. Resolution

Title

Resolution - A Resolution to Approve the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation's (MPFDC) Purchase of 1.533 Acres Located at 18022 Saddlehorn Lane, Lot 14, Block B, Lakeview Country Estates in the Amount of $24,000

Requested Action

Consider approving resolution

Recommendation

Approve resolution

Description/History

The 2009 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan identified a plan to build the Walnut Creek Linear Park and trail system East to Joe Pool Lake recreation area as a high priority. The Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) will fund the purchase of this property. By purchasing the entire property, no future residence will be allowed to be constructed and the open lot will aid the conveyance and storage of flood water during weather events. The lot will provide a trail connection and more neighborhood park amenities for the Walnut Creek linear Park. Once the purchase is approved and closed, the MPFDC will have full access to the property.  The intent will be to leave the lot as open space as a part of the Walnut Creek linear trail system. The MPFDC voted 6 - 0 to approve this purchase at their August 20, 2015 Board meeting.

Justification

This property will expand linear park land, combine several previously purchased flood tracts and will allow for the addition of more neighborhood park amenities where none have existed before.  The MPFDC will provide the Walnut Creek Linear Park trail through the property. Possible other improvements to this property may include a pedestrian trail head, benches, signage, drinking fountains and shade structures.

Funding Source

Half Cent Sales Tax

Prepared By

James Fish, RLA, Sr. Park Planner, Community Services

james.fish@mansfield-tx.gov

817-804-5794