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