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R-79-265 - 12/27/1979RESOLUTION NO. ,9166 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVED ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88 -578), auhtorizing the Secretary of the Interior to pro- vide financial assistance to states, and political subdivision thereof, for outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has adopted Article 6081, V.A.C.S., for the purpose of allowing the State of Texas, and its political subdivisions, to participate as are hereinafter established under said Public Law 88 -578, or such other programs as are hereinafter established by the Federal Government; and WHEREAS, The City of Round Rock is fully eligible to receive assistance under this Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to represent and act for the city in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning this Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City, Council of the City of Round Rock hereby certifies that the City of Round Rock is eligible to receive assistance under Public 88 -578 as augmented by Article 6081r, V.A.C.S. Section 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager to represent and act for the City of Round Rock in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wild- life Department for the purpose of this Program. The City Manager is hereby officially designated as the City's representative in this regard. Section 3: The City Council hereby designates its Director of Finance as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive Federal funds for purposes of this Program. Section 4: The City Council hereby specifically authorized the city officials herein designated to make application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department con- cerning the tracts of land to be known as Henry 5. McNeil Community Park in the City of Round Rcok for use as a park site. That Henry S. McNeil Community Park is hereby dedicated for public outdoor recreation purposes. RESOLVED this 27th day of December, 1979. ATTEST: City Secretary Mike Robinson, Mayor Pro -tem City of Round Rock • APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE BY THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS FOR HENRY S. MCNEIL COMMUNITY PARK DECEMBER 28, 1979 CITY OF ROUND ROCK PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CITY OF ROUND ROCK PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 214 East Main Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 255 -3612 Contents Transmittal Letter i Part I 1 OMB Form #29-R0218 2 Part II OMB Form 80-R0184 3 Part DI 7 Environmental Information 8 Location Map 15 Tabular Summary of Project Elements & Cost 16 Acquisition Schedule 17 site plan � ' � 18 Part IV .r -�_ �' � �. � � � � 74 OMB Form 80-R0184 - ' —20 `' * � - ' Section A, O 4+ � � /^' / ,20 s Section C, D, E � '` ^ 4, ^ i =o t " Part V 22 Program Narrative 23 1. Objective and need 23 2. Results or Benefits Expected 32 3. Approach 38 4. Geographic Location 40 5. Relationship between Project and Other Federally Funded Work 40 6. Agreement 40 7. Legislative Districts 40 8. Relocation of Persons and Business 40 9. Overhead Utility Lines 40 10. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 41 Part VI 42 Assurance 43 Resolution 44 Part VII 46 Appendix 47 Form D1 1350, "Assurance of Compliance 48 Certification Concerning State Public Hearing Law 49 rti Certification of Local Share 50 Inventory of Existing Outsoor Recreation Facilities 51 Public Hearing Notice 52 PART 1 #29 -R0218 1 /� c faE;?AL �1S :S i T J 171t,�.'+ ai 2 APPLi- CANT'S APPLI- CATION A. HUNDER 3. STATE APPLICA• 1109 1DE11P- 00 a. 10U!ADER 1. TYPE OtPREAPPLICATION ACTION ® APPLICATION Orrv13ep• ❑ 11071E1CAT:0N 07 INTENT (0 0‘14 preprint.. ❑ REPORT OF FEDERAL AMMO b. DATE Year month day 19 b: DATE Ycar month. day ASSIGNED 19 Leave • Blank 3AL APPLICANT /RECIPIENT , A H :City of Round Rock b.Drsanlrati,eUna :Parks and Recreation Department GS4wVP.0. Goa :214 E. Main e. mint :Willi f. 1 b , :Round Rock L Slate :Texas g. zip c.d.:78664 b. Contest 0,509 (Nome 9,i 1 s n H.' Westbrook .t. tetepl.,na No.) : ( 512 255 -3612 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. TE #74- 601 -7485 5. PRO- e. NUMBER 111 41° 121 1191 GRAM (From Federal catclop) • b. -TITLE Heritage Conservation & Recreation Funds • E 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANTS PROJECT r_a Henry S. McNeil Community Park t4 Acquisition and eve Ac uisitid Dlo ment F q P 8 ,1 „^t 1 rt - ' B. TYPE OF APPLICANT /RECIPIENT A -State H- Community Action A3aney • G- S•ab.4G Weber Trlba apanal Infblyliaa x -0Ihar (Specify): E -City • F-SCbod District &Special Purpose District _Enter appropriate letter 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE A -Dave Grant D- Insurance m 0- 5a0Dl.Mta1 Grant F.-Other Ent,, a p pro- C - Loan Drtate ictter(a) IA 13 10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Names of cities. eomatiem States, etc.) City of Round Rock 11. ESTIMATED NUM- BER OF PER5090 BENEFITING 12. TYPE OF APPLICATION f„-Hew 0.Reyivon E- AuDnent,arn S- Renexal D- Continuation � Enter appropriates tet(aritll 53- PROPOSED FUNDING 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE OF CHANGE (For 1:0 or 120) A- Increase Dollars 0 -00ar (Specify): • • a.FEPAL 'vE 511 0,000 .00 .00 e. APPLICANT - b. PROJECT D- Dacreaa.Donna C- Incrnae Cornball b. APPLICANT D -Drawls Duration e STATE AO 15, PROJECT START DATE Year month day 17. PROJECT E- Cancellation DURATION 18 Months Enter appro- pria(e le((erlal NMI 312',000 A. LOCAL - IcP .00 - - - • 03 ' - 15 SD. ESTIMATED DATE TO Year month day DE SUBMITTED TO FEDERAL AGENCY 1« 19 79 12 28 10. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 TOTAL 1 142 ?,000 .0O 2 0 . FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST (Name, City. State,ZTP code) 1X. Parks & W i l d l i f e Heritage'Conservation & Rec. Sev., Austin,TX,4200 Smith School Rd. 21. REMARKS ADDED Ei Yaa ❑ Na , • 2„ Ei t• ME 00 APPLICANT F CERTIFIES THAT d i ones .a. To the b; t of n•./ knoaisdpe and Soli,). dots In Ibis 500u23lioation /appliesti0n ara IN. and correct, the asuman) 1,, bean duly autboritad by Lie 10yamiOZ bod7 of Lye epplic:nt and the 0ppbcmt wili comply with 0, etta Brn u Damson.. If the O'vst- is ap?.,004. b. If renuire1 by 093 0,,.,)ar 0-55 . 0000 9059 thoratn, to apprppriate 1 O a) Capital Area P1,anning (3) / this apnlicoten was submitted. pursuant to in. Nora- Re11.19e Hearin /houses and ail responses a .100ed: apao„ attched ❑ CI � Council El ❑' 1 r ❑ ❑ 23. q CERTIFYING 4 s ' a a. 10905 01.401 AI5 TIRE R obert Bennett, City Manager > b. 51'9. rimy / , ;1 1 J / ! j , f� �� ; c. 0531 5001 Year manes day 19 79 12- 28 . , , c s o C / J 2-L AGEt1CY NAME ✓ L/ • 25. APPLICA- Year month day TEON RECEIVED 19 2.5. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT M. 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 23. FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION r 22. ADDREOS 30. FEDERAL GRANT IDENTIFICATION r K 31. ACTION TAKEN -d El e. A'N.A2DED iJ b. F.21021CD • f ❑ e. MANED FOR ._ A•Al2151022 0 0. DEFERRED 0 ..5,10113M10 1'e!N 32. FUNDING )(oar month day 31. Year month day STARTING a. VEGETAL 5 .00 33. ACTION GATE. 19 DATE 19 b. APPLICANT ,CO ..'a. CONTACT FCR i.0O1TtOt1FO TION (IJama r La eHa :311 AL numINbRk:A• er) 3a. Year month dray ENDING c. STATE .03 DATE 19 0. 0.0051 .00 37. REMAROS ADDED o. OfT03 .0 9 0. T L O TAL 5 •03 Yes 100 Q fl __ems!. AGE -ICY lr55 1.1710:1 In tah 019.00 0:100. .n, K.Tants r0slxd dearin7haus nn, eon- •scared. It a ; crag e - : du, , nd pro, e t Pan 1, 0'95 Gnat, 0-95, it0,06000 0113, 0 ,1 5° ."7:0. 1 * ,0,00 n; 9.,00. 1 0. 215107.1 AGENCY A -95 0)715):3. , (Name rand 14 .S. ,a.) 'TA on - (a - .a 493 nand 1 1 10 - 75 421 -101 Pras:riSad oy GSA sr 2 Cir;utar 74 - . PART II OMB FORM 80 -R0184 3 AP.PLICATI0N FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (FOR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS) PART I 3. Federal Grantor Apmcy 9. Heritage Conservation & Recreation 0:gen /oat:ono. unit Service Texas Parks and Wildlife Department AdmrnLemir• 0111e. 4200 Smith School Road. 51.eH Addreaa - P.O. Boa ' Austin Texas Ctty Stale S. Descriptive Nam. of the Project Henry.S.,McNeil-Perk 6. Pectoral Catalog No. 15.400 6. Granter. Typo Typ. of Application or Request X New Grant, Continuo/ion, Supp'a.,mp Orh,, Chong.a (Specify) 10. Tyne of Assistance. 78744 Zip Cod+ S t to County, X coy _Gron1, — Loon, 0,h 1 .,' ',) '3n•01. il•nt :a:.Ji- nrniy, P+d;,c :. t>r; ;el ttie;.- 12. Cony...a /ono' District llth . llth • 15. Th. applicant eenifis. thor to tha bast of hi. L oo..ledp. and Win/ th deto in thin application are true aid cur +a, onf that ha will comply with th, aeroa had or soronc.. If 1.a raceivoa tha wont. • Typed nom. • Robert U. Bennjett, City Manaq�r 1 Title 12 -28 -79 £ l For Fade./ //so Only 4 1. Stet. CI.o,ngheuse /dental.. 2. Applicant's Application No. . Applicant Nom. .City of Round Rock, Texas Deportment Division 214 E. Main Str..t Addr.s• - P.O. Be. Round Rock -coy Texas star. Tip Cod. 7. F.Jsroi Funding R• eat.d $110,.000 Chinn (Specify) 1S. B.pinninp Dote Date of Approval of Project Agreement 15. 0et. of Application. AR £♦ CCO Williamson . cwtnty 78664 Telephone no.S« . MUHp =T .0-1.016. £Ii. .item 1. `Or 0711 asstslonCR tegoes! tapir* Ste to, focal,... rr ; -Nam of Governing Bad, . r j9nfl.lr ar attler. riQn; tat, r • • Priority Rating %f3QYS t}tlb assistance request require State; or focal Name of Agency ar sQdvl *etluaatiartal at h ealrb a Satxances? ' ' Board • :Yes ' X :.: ' fda (Attach Datiimenfotion }' Item 3. Does this assistance request require clearinghouse review (Attach Comments) in accordance with OMB Circular A -95? Ihtd L>o* this ess)startce request require State, local,' . - Nome of Approving Agent, _regional or athet planning approvalo - • Date X Yoe „„„34o • - Item 5. Is the proposed project covered by an approved comprehensive plan? Item 10. Is there other related Federal assistance on this project previous, pending, or anticipated? PROJECT APPROVAL INFORMATION SECTION A X Yes No X Yes • IteiS. . - 3Yf1f tlte esststanarrequested serve a Federal - Name of Federal Installation " ieatollatlan? Yqs No Federal Population benefiting front Proleat. Item 7. Will the assistance requested be on Federal land Nome of Federal Installation or installation? - Location of Federal Land Yes_X — Percent of Project Item 8. Will the assistance requested hove on impact or effect See instruction for additional information to be sn the environment? provided. Yes X No Item 9. Number of: Will the assistance requested cause the displacement of Individuals individuals families, businesses, or farms? Families Busines ses Yes X No Farms Yes X No 5 PART it Check one: State rX" Local Ib: Regional J No Location of plan See instructions for additional information to be provided. AthNChtxi 19; ttAytteepoN 0EOUtE ESTIMATES - Rettetlta$e ri GlapletioAnf tiraiki Hai required., Being P eAareiE, ngsiid s Ifications o('appiigation dale. hsatics — - "a PPeftrtihary ' ` Final ~O:;TARat; FOR: irk/ Advertisement 'ruction mpletitn � C L oMrattAaar ' __ 21. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY: X ' Drawings — Attach any drawings which will assist o in r describing the project. Attached as exhibits Specifications — Attach copies of completed outline specifications. (If drawings and specifications have not been fully completed, please attach copies or working drawings that have been completed.) ACItAPrQPINHIN FROM AC(;EPTAt3LE TITLE COUNSEL DESCRIBING THE INTEREST APP)„(E11NTlOPF ATOR HAS lit. CHf SITE AND CERTIFYING THAT THE ESTATE OR INTEREST IS t..EGA(, ANO YALiB . - 5 NEVI APPLICABLE ATT ACfiSlTE SURVEY SOIL INVI:$TIGATION REPORTS ANO COPIES O' E.AHO APPRAISALS .> •' �" .'I ERE APPLICABLE, ATTACH CERTIFICATION FROM ARCHITECT-ON THE F'EASISILTTy OF IMPROVING EXl$T1Nr SITE TO 18. ATTACH PLOT PLAN. Plat 6 INSTRUCTION PART II — SECTION B 11. SITES AND IMPROVEMENTS: Applicant intends to acquire the site through: Not required, _, X Attached as exhibits Eminent domain, Negotiated purchase, Other means (specify) 12. TITLE OR OTHER INTEREST IN THE SITE IS OR WILL BE VESTED IN: ----�_ Applicant, Agency or institution operating the facility, Other s ( pacify) 13. INDICATE WHETHER APPLICANT /OPERATOR HAS: X Fee simple title Leasehold interest, Other (specify) 14. IF APPLICANT /OPERATOR HAS LEASEHOLD INTEREST, GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: a. Length of lease or other estate interest N/A b. Is lease renewable/ N/A and number of years to run .. ... .., . .. Yes, .cr.Gartant a ppraised v Imo! land 3 ; ' t faitS. , NOTE; ITEMS ON THIS SHEET ARE SELF - EXPLANATORY; THEREFORE, NO INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED. • Om. NO. 80.RO PART III Environmental Assessment 7 Henry S. McNeil Community Park Environmental Assessment I. Description of the proposed Action McNeilab, Inc. proposes to donate 14.064 acres of land to be known as Henry S. McNeil Community Park to the City of Round Rock. In addition to donating the land, McNeilab, Inc. has partially developed the tract for outdoor recreation use. Completed facilities include two lighted tennis courts; group picnic area with pavilion; one lighted softball field; access road; restrooms; drinking foun- tains; and swing set. The primary objective of the proposed grant is to complete development of the park for outdoor recreational use for the citizens of Round Rock, and to expand the park for additional development to compliment existing facilities, thereby maximizing use and utility of the entire project. Henry S. McNeil Community Park is located approximately three miles north of downtown Round Rock along IH -35, adjacent to the McNeil Consumer Products plant. The park is heavily wooded with native species; has 551 feet along the frontage road on the east side of IH -35; has Chandler Creek adjacent to the southern boundary which extends 905 feet; and has an open field where the soft- ball field was constructed. Selective clearing was done for construction of other park facilities. To meet the objective of completing development of the park, the following is proposed: 1. Construction of trails suitable for jogging, walking and IA Approximately 10 linear feet ... $5,000.00. 2. Playground equipment in the form of a "play- scape ". Ap- proximately $10,000.00. 3. Softball field fencing. Approximately $10,000.00. The total cost for proposed completion elements for the park is approxi- mately $25,000.00. Additionally, the City would propose to expand the park by the addition.of approximately three acres for development of outdoor recreational use facilities. Estimated cost of the three acres would be $18,000.00. Proposed development of the three acres would include: I. Softball field, lighted - built to the same specifications as the existing field. Approximately $41,000.00 The total cost for completion of proposed project elements for the three acres total approximately $85,000.00. Should the City receive a waiver of retroactivity regarding this project, the City will submit a combination acquisition and development grant for land and Water Conservation Funds for project implementation. The grant would be submitted by December 31, 1979; notification for approval and land appraisal to be Spring 1980; land acquisition and project construction to begin as funds become available. It is anticipated that the land costs will not be sufficient to meet all project costs . . . the City of Round. Rock will use General Obli- gation bond funds in addition to one -half the appraised value of the land. The proposed three acres to be acquired is shown on the site map. The site map also depicts proposed and existing facilities. 8 The park will serve the northern sector of the community ... . with the nearest neighborhood park being located approximately two miles south of the subject park. In addition to serving residents within the two mile radius; the park will serve most residents seeking outdoor recreation. This is based on the actual geography of the park and the high quality of development. Too, the tennis courts and ballfield are adequately lighted for night use and will receive much use. The Planning and Community Development Department of the City is projecting single - family development in that sector of Round Rock in the years to come. That increase in population will tend to put an increase in use of McNeil Park. The lighted ball field would provide an excellent "home" for City league soft- ball . the City's 36 teams are playing on a converted baseball field with- out benefit of having a practice field. The addition of Henry S. McNeil Community Park will compliment the City's park system by providing excellent spatial distribution of the City's outdoor recreation facilities. The project fits well into the overall plan for park land acquisition and development for a population of 50,000 people. The City has acquired a 35 acre tract at the conflunce of the Chandler and Brushy Creeks for a sew- age treatment plant. That site will also be developed for outdoor recreation- al use. Acquisition and development of land along Chandler Creek is proposed McNeil Park being a major park facility along the Chandler Creek green- belt. The City proposes to link McNeil Park with land on the west side of IH -35. That particular area has been identified as the recharge zone for the City's ground water supply . . . thus a park preserve could prove to be the highest and best use. 9 II. Description of the Environment The proposed 14 acre site is about 75 percent wooded and 25 percent open land, with Chandler Creek along the southern boundary. The Creek carries storm water and is generally dry during most of the year. The land has approximately a two percent slope to the south and east. As shown on the site map, much of the area has been designated as a wilderness area, precluding extensive develop- ment. Inasmuch as the site is several miles from downtown Round Rock, there are not any residential subdivisions in the surrounding area. There are several "clean" industries located in the surrounding area. It is anticipated that the corridor along IH -35 will continue to develop with "clean" industry. The land -use surrounding the 14 acre tract is a combination of light indus- trial and future residential. The light industrial is located along the IH -35 corridor with future residential development to occur as the city grows. The existing land -use is such that the IH -35 frontage roads are used frequently by commercial trucks and private vehicles going to the various industrial plants. The light industries located along the IH -35 corridor make use of extensive night lighting, both of their facility and parking areas. The lighted facilities (tennis courts and ballfield) in McNeil Park will not detract from the overall view of the area because of the existing night lighting at the plants. The enclosed soils map indicate that Crawford Clay is found on the proposed site. Crawford Clay is a well drained, moderately deep, very slowly permeable, upland clay soil. Slopes are mainly less than two percent but can range from zero to four percent. The clay does present a limitation for general park development in that topsoil characteristics are poor and permeability is very slow. Consequently, any trail construction should have an adequate base material; top- soil should be brought in for the ballfield outfeild; and any paved area should be adequately stabilized. Crawford Clay soils are suited for herbaceous plants and well suited for hardwood shurbs and trees. Species of trees found on the site include live oak, red oad, cedar elm, hackberry, winged elm, deciduous yaupon, shumac, red cedar and others. Native grasses are also abundant. The proposed site does contain one Indian Mound. That mound has been fenced off (see site map) and a sign posted informing the public of the resource. The mound has been explored by persons looking for indian artifacts. It is known that points have been taken from the mound. The Texas Historical Commission staff has reported that mounds are frequent in number in the Round Rock area with any one not being of particular significance. What makes the mound on the site sig- nificant is that it is fenced off and will be always available to the public . . . it will not be rated for development. As previously mentioned, Chandler Creek does run along the southern boundary of the proposed site. The Creek carries storm water during the remaining times. Therefore, there is a 50 year flood plain within the park but none of the proposed developments would be in that flood plain. /o 10 III. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action Water quality in Chandler Creek (which generally carries storm water only) -might be adversly affected in a situation where heavy rainfall occurs; the water drains off the parking lot, and runs into the Creek. The Crawford Clay soil has low permeability, thus the water from the parking lot could reach the creek, carrying the associated particulates from the parking lot. The restroom facility in the proposed tract is connected to a sanitary sewer line; no septic tanks are used. The sewer line ensures that ground water supplies will not be contanimated from sewage. ' Health and safety to users of the park during day time hours presents no special concerns. Sanitary sewer lines and potable water is available to the park. However, there are some problems with evening use of the park, directly related to lighting or more specifically, lack of lighting. Recalling that the tennis courts- - and softball field are lighted, therefore attracting evening users; there are no park lights in the park except two.lights at the parking area. There are no lights at the entrance, no lights along the access road, no lights at the pavilion and not enough lights at the parking area. This overall lack of lighting could be a deter - rant to night use of the facilities because patrons could not feel safe and also could be conducive for vandalism. The project proposes that lighting be installed to mitigate the safety of users and facilities. Impact of the lighting would be positive to users and not obtrusive to the landscape. They would not be obtrusive to the landscape because they would not be visable from outside the park . . . the trees would block their view. Traffic patterns at the park entrance will also impact traffic on the frontage road of IH -35 at Chandler Road. Currently, the park will have a negative impact on .traffic patterns. Specifically, the frontage road is used by gravel trucks going* and coming from Texas Crushed Stone (approximately 111 miles to the north) and by persons employed by the various industries along IH -35. The park will serve as a destination point for town residents, thus increasing traffic on the frontage roads. The frontage road is a two lane, two way road, with the park being .:several' hundred feet from a curve to the north. Persons using the frontage road to go to the park will be turning to the right. However, when they leave the park, most users will be turning right,being vulnerable from high speed traffic traveling_ south on the frontage road. The lack of signage on the frontage road, both north and south, indicating a park is ahead, gives traffic no warning that vehicles may be turning in and out of the park. Too, the lack of lighting at the park entrance also compounds the traffic problem. Another problem as a result of the park site relating to traffic problems is that the exit ramp for Chandler Road is just beyond the park site. Therefore, park users going to the park via the IH -35 route will be making a right hand turn from the exit ramp. Two problems with this traffic pattern are 1) cars turning right will have to greatly reduce speed on the ramp to turn, thus possibly being involved in a rear -end collision from a second car exiting, 2) cars turning right may be stopped at the end of the ramp waiting to turn right, thus a rear -end col- lision may result from an exiting auto, and 3) cars making the right hand turn will be swinging into the lane of traffic reserved for vehicles travelling in a northerly direction (the turning auto will be going in a southerly direction), thus a head -on collision may be likely. Another impact of the park will be increased fuel consumption by park users . . . they will be going to the park via automobile. Distance from town realistically • precludes much pedestrian traffic to the park. Along with increased fuel consump- tion, increased vehicle exhaust emissions will be present in the area. Litter and vandalism should be held to a minium for adjacent areas because of adequate fencing at the park. Recration opportunities will be increased for citizens of Round Rock, as well as for workers at the various plants. The facilities will be available to the public, whether they are residents or plant workers. <1 11 Development of trails within the wooded area will introduce humans to an environment not previously available. Construction of the trails will necessitate selective clearing and locating the trails in a area with the least amount of veg- etation. Native animals will be disturbed with trail development, but other deve -. Toped park areas has taught us that those animals do not permanently leave the area and do return after construction is completed. The trails would create additional recreation opportunities for jogging and walking for pleasure. Playground development would necessitate clearing of ground cover and perhaps some trees. As in the case of trails, people would be introduced to an area pre- viously not available. However, playground development in the park would provide outdoor recreation opportunities for youngsters while their parents use other out- door recreation facilities in the park. Erection of fencing around the softball field would be in an open area, pre- cluding any clearing of vegetation.The fencing will increase the suitability of the ball field, thereby increasing recreational opportunities for softball. /Z 12 V. Unavoidable Adverse Effects The following impacts will not be mitigated: 1. Water quality in Chandler Creek there is a possibility that run -off from the parking lot will reach the creek. That run -off could contain particulates associated with parking areas. 2. Gasoline comsumption and exhaust emmissions will be increased by "-travel to the park by users. There is not action planned at this time to mitigate this impact. 3. Ball field fencing will not be mitigated. 4. All materials and labor to maintain and operation the park can not be mitigated. /3 13 1 VI. Relationship between local short -term uses and long term,productivity. The proposed improvements for the park site, in addition to the land acqusition for a second ballfield, will provide McNeil Park with recreational elements for family, group and organized sports use. The total package will allow people to utilize the facilities in the evening hours via lighting; the second ball field will provide the City with adequate playing fields for the increasing soft- ball program. The playscape will be the most significant one of its kind in the City, giving ample opportunity for youngsters to play while their parents are par- ticipating in other outdoor recreation activities. It has been noted that much of the park area is heavily wooded . the City will allow the growth of the woods to continue. Such action will provide effective visual and audible screening from the freeway and will provide a natural setting for the park. Selective clearing will have to take place to develop a trail system within the park. Too, pruning of existing trees will be necessary along the trail. The construction of trails and other improvements noted will not interfer with the use of existing outdoor recreation activities. The short term impact of proposed construction will be out weighed by the recreational opportunities made available to the public over long term use. • VII. Irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources. All labor, materials and associated costs, both direct and indirect, are irreversible and irretrievable. VIII. Alternatives to the proposed action. The only real alternative to the proposal is not to sumbit an application for matching funds. McNeilab, Inc. has expressed a sincere desire to donate the property and the City has expressed a real interest in accepting the property. Environment impacts will occur as stated whether the project is funded or not. C 4 14 \ • i i X 1 • •••<, • \ • • , v 4, A ‘‘'s \ s 11 • // 4 •• N City of Round Rock McNeil Park Tabular Summary of Project Elements and Cost I. Develop Site Plans and Specifications BEGIN COMPLETE ESTIMATED COST upon application approval 90 days after approval $1,000.00 a. Master Site Planning $250.00 b. Detailed Site Planning $750.00 II Development Construction Plans and Specifications BEGIN COMPLETE After project approval 60 days after approval $3,000.00 a. By City Personnel $500.00 b. By Contract $2,500.00 III Undertaken Construction BEGIN COMPLETE After project approval 300 days after approval $90,000.00 a. Site preparation $1,000.00 b. Utilities 1. Water System $2,000.00 2. Electrical Lighting System $3,000.00 3. Wastewater system $2,000.00 c. Road System 1. Parking $3,000.00 d. Recreational Facilities 1. Softball Fields $40,000.00 2. Child Play (Playscape) $10,000.00 3. Trails $5,000.00 e. Building 1. Restroom, storage, concession $15,000.00 f. Miscellaneous 1. Landscaping $1,000.00 2. Sign $500.00 3. Contingencies $7,500.00 V Land $16,000.00 16 TOTAL $110,000.00 Parcel Code Number Estimated Date Acerage of Acquisition 3 1 14.0 60 days after grant approval Acquisition Schedule Henry S. McNeil Park Estimated Value of land to be Acquired $63,000 Estimated Value of Improvement To be Acquired $249,000 Apparent Owner McNeil Consumer Products Total Cost $312,000 7s/ PART IV OMB FORM 80 -R0184 Section B and D 19 PART III — BUDGET INFORMATION — CONSTRUCTION SECTION A — GENERAL 1. Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog No 2. Functional or Other Breakout .•.., . ,t , , 15 400 '..‘, i• ,1 SECTION B — CALCULATION OF FEDERAL GRANT Lh. ...b f os ra . Wars. Total Amount Requi■ed Cost Classification • Went A'peme4 • ,, ., , , , • -'- Adtenmeml ,.." 1. Administration expense 5 , , • • ,:„., • N/A - 2. Preliminary expense 3. Land,structures, right-of-way , ' VS .000 3.000 • 4. Architectural engineering basic fees 5. Other architectural engineering fees - . , ., 1,on0 5. Project inspection fees 7. Land development ' . 1.000 8. Relocation Expenses , 9 neiccation payments to Individuals anu businesses - I 10. Demolition and removal . 11. Con truclion and pro'ecl improvement 10,000 12. Equipment » 70.000 13. Miscellaneous » 1.500 14. Total (Lines 1 throi• gh 13) „ '' ' 414,500 15. Estimated Income (if applicable) . 16. Net Project Amount (Line 14 minus 15) , 414,500 . • • , •-- 2., Less: IneligPale Exclusians ' . 18. Add Contingencies , . 412,000 19. Total Project Amt. (Excluding Rehabilitation Grants) » ' 412,000 110,000 20. Federal Share requested of Line 19 , 21. Add ReltAtilitalren Orants•Requested (129 Pero 1) 22. Total Federal grant requested (Lines 20 & 21) , 110.000 312,000 23. Grantee share 24. Other shares . - 25. Total project (Lines 22, 23 8, 24) - ' ' — S - - '-f ' , 5412,000 OMB.° nonn,a4 20 ;• SECTION C — EXCLUSIONS ` ., t;td „ir iegten ' lo.tiyx • Platte teeficos •{t }' • txckN#.di'e.. •; , Contingwacy Pro.nio6' ' • 421 ' 26 • oro SECTION D — PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING NON- FEDERAL SHARE 27. Grantee Share $ 312,000 a. Securities b. Mortgages c. Appropriations (By Applicant) .. d. Bonds e. Tax Levies 1. Non Cash (Land & Improvements) 312 000 Other (Explain) g. h. TOTAL — Grantee share 312.000 28. Other Shares a. State b. Other c. Total Other Shares 29. TOTAL $ 312,000 SECTION E — REMARKS OMB HO 50-R0104 PART IV PROGRAM NARRATIVE (Attach — See Instructions) 21 Part V Program Narrative 22 PROGRAM NARRATIVE 1. Objective and need for this assistance. The City of Round Rock is located in the south central portion of Williamson County. The City is approximately 18 miles north of downtown Austin on Interstate Highway 35 (Plat 1). In years past, is was a small rural community with the majority of its residents employed in the farm and mining industries. The past few years have reflected significant growth from 2,811 in 1970 to a current estimate of 12,500. This growth is largely due to the influence of the Austin metropolitan area economy and the desire of many people working in the Austin metropolitan area to reside in a small com- munity which Round Rock affords. Associated with this growth is the need to expand all city services, including parks and recreation facilities. While—the new residents to the community desire the small town atmosphere of Round Rock, they also want park and recreation facilities with the amen- ities of the urban central city in close proximity to their home. The planning standards for Parks for the City of Round Rock are con- tained in the Round Rock Comprehensive Plan. The plan established the following standards: General: The City should strive to maintain a total of one acre of parkland per 100 persons in the city exclusive of special use parks. Neighborhood Park: Should serve a neighborhood of approximately one square mile without an obstruction. The park should con- tain two tenths of an acre per 100 area population. It should offer both active and passive recreational facil- ities. (Plat 2). Community Park: Should serve an area of approximately three square miles without a major obstruction. This park should con- tain two - tenths of an acre per 100 area population. To avoid duplication of facilities, the community park can also function as a playground for the neighborhood in which it lies. (Plat 2). • 23 :4` 's43nSjvi`• 24 Plat 1 POUND ROCK CONPR1NfNSIY[ CITY PLAN AUSTIN ECONOMIC REGION In addition to local planning standards for city parks contained in the Round Rock Comprehensive Plan, the city also strives to meet the standards for parks and recreation facilities contained in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Outdoor Recreation In The Urban Area of Texas Part 4: Towns (Comprehensive Planning Branch) Region 23. The standards estab- lished by the Texas Parks Department do not take into account the distri- bution of park facilities, their accesibility and convenience to the public. The poor geographic dispersion of existing parks creates a greater, problem than,the scarcity of facilities and activities in Round Rock. For this reason both 'local and state planning standards are used in analyzing the park and recreational needs of Round Rock. Round Rock Park Need Analysis By Activity Swimming Presently the City owns and operates one swimming pool facility. This facility has a 500 square yard pool surface area. While the pool facility exceeds the minimum standards for the State its location (Plat 3) does not allow for convenient public access. The swimming facility is only convenient to 1500 households east of Interstate Highway 35. This is 45% of the house- holds in Round Rock. Proposed Solution: Construction of a large swimming facility west of Inter- state 35. Child Play Child play facilities are located throughout the City (Plat 4). Although these facilities are distributed throughout the city and the City meets state minimum standards for this activity, there are several areas in the City that are without convenient Child Plan facilities. Additional child play facilities are needed in the north and south areas of the City due to the housing development taking place in these two areas, and youth- ful age of the population moving into the new development. � S 25 • • • \ T • 26 \ ��, i • e4LA' 1'r =3200 0„ • 1 .......? , I I ` �\ a t ti % � —i '\ ^ i ' f/ • • • • • 1 • _-_ter ��-e' PL A-r <1 041W W PtiAtl 1 2 ..MILE Papiu4 Cite APMA 4tAt.et I "= 1 i2oot o L�a�t.117 • — Grfq PittEle — MEKITA 4 44400L% ■ Proposed Solution: Development of a park in the south area of the city that would include child play facilities. Child play facility in all future park development. Baseball /Softball Currently the City operates two softball fields and one baseball field which is also used as a softball field. Only one of the City operated ball field is regulation size.. (Plat 5) There is a need for softball and baseball fields and practice fields throughout the city. Proposed Solution: Development of a community park that would include softball fields and baseball fields. Backstops should be added to all parks for use as practice fields and unorganized games. Picnicking All areas of the city are within use area of parks with picnicking facilities (Plat 6). Proposed Solution: To continue to meet the demands for picnicking facilities along — creeks and in future park development in the south and southwest. Football /Soccer Currently the City operates one soccer field. This field meets the minimum standards of the city and state. Proposed Solution: More field added with demand. Tennis Tennis facilities in the City are currently convenient to 2,367 house- holds or 65% of all households in the city. The 255 households in the south are without ready accessible tennis facilities (Plat 7). Proposed Solution: Construction of tennis facilities in a community park in the north and in the south.areas of the city. Basketball The half basketball court facility of the city does not meet state and city standards. There is a need for basketball courts throughout the city. 28 ; ti , ` PM1t opr .L ��s • • i ylAi.e ( 8,- - shoo -o :- W ; ► , -� �� A - N f •---, , • ; s % , \ / 1 / r _—J s . — l 4!r , f' I1 • \l, : r • • • . • j PLAT lo 1 tL A'_ el 1 Mid vyEAeEA rAptuy 4 0 4 e , I =3Zoo 0" K 63• 7 - ; / /• , /• 6 • .�, / { i PLAT' TU11 lei CoUizr 1 MlL- gAnIU4 U41: A¢Ep. 4tAue: "_ ,coo • 31 `% Proposed Solutions: Construction of basketball courts in all community parks. _ Trails The City currently maintains 18 miles of trail. The overall park plan for the city includes trails to connect parks. (Plat 2) Proposed Solution: Easement along the scenic creek should be acgiured and included as a part of a city wide parks system to insure acessiblity to the creeks to all residents of Round Rock. 2. RESULTS OR BENEFITS EXPECTED Seven (7) long term objectives have been developed to address the identified needs over the next seven years. These objectives and relationship to ident- ified needs are: Neighborhood Park in Southwest Area Neighborhood Park in Far South Area Construction of Basketball Courts in Community Parks Park Improvements North Neighborhood Park in Far North Area Community Park In North West Area Neighborhood Park In North West Area Plat 8 illustrates the geographic area of the city. Nieghborhood Park in Southwest Area - Development of a neighborhood park in the southwest area of Round Rock would meet the existing and growing demands for park and recreation facilities west of Interstate Highway 35. The following facilities would be included in the park: :: Child Play Basketball Tennis Trail Backstop Picnicking These facilities are vitally necessary now to serve the 450 households currently living in southwest Round Rock. An additional 300 single family housing units are planned for construction in the area in the next two years Jo 32 • and 800 more over the next five years. When this area is totally developed in about ten years, 2,800 households are anticipated in the southwest Round Rock. Since the grater part of future population growth in Round Rock is expected to be attributed to the Austin economic market and employement, devleopment south and southwest is expected to continue. The owner of a 6.8 acre tract has indicated a willingness to donate the tract to the City if it is developed as a City recreational facility. The tract is located on a collector street and is in'a central location. .A branch flows along the edge of the tract that can be used in the development of a trail to connect city parks. Full development of the park and the trail would constitute a major phase in overall park planning and implementation for Round Rock. This Tract is in an excellent geographic location, being immediate adjacent to the developed area of the Chisholm Valley West Subdivision and the center of planned future housing development. It is easily accessible from all parts of the city via Interstate Highway 35 and Chisholm Valley Drive. Neighborhood Park In South Area Residential development to the south is expected to continue to meet the growing demands for housing in the Austi SMSA. To meet the needs of the 250 households out of the use area of current park and recreation facilities and the 1,200 to occupy the planned to be contracted housing units in the next five years, and 2,400 in the next 20 years, a neighborhood park will be con- structed in far south Round Rock. The following facilities would be included in the park: Softball Feild Multi- Purpose Court Trail Child Play The owner of a 4 acre tract has indicated a willingness to donate the tract to the City if it:is' developed as a city park. In addition to the four 133 acre tract, the developer of a 1,800 housing unit subdivision is willing to donate 16.4 acres to the City for development of a park. The City of Round Rock does not have a mandatory park land dedication policy for new sub- division. The City plans to develop one of the two sites as a neighborhood park and the other as a community park. The two parks would be connected by a natural drainage way. Full development of these two parks connected by a natural drainage developed as a trail would constitute a major phase in overall park planning and development for Round Rock. The proposed facilities to be constructed in the park are high community use facilities. The location of the parks along Gattis School Road an arterial street make it easily accessible from other parts of the City. Construction of Basketball Courts in Community Parks Construction of basketball courts in Lake Creek Park, Round Rock West Park and - a11 new community parks will provide convenient access to basketball court facilities and provide a good distribution of the facilities. Park Improvements in North Area - Development of North Round Rock is expected to continue to meet the housing needs of the labor force working in the industrial development north of Round Rock and continuing demands for housing in the Austin SMSA. In order to continue meeting the needs for park and recreation facilities in the north, additional park facilities will be added. Parks facilities to be added to existing parks in order to bring about maximum family utilization are: Backstop, Child Play in Mesa Village Park; Backstop, Basketball Court in Mesa Ridge Park; Child Play, Basketball Court for Stella. Improvements to these parks would constitute a major phase in overall park planning and development in Round Rock. 11 34 Neighborhood Park In West Area Community Park In Northwest Area Development of project proposals to meet the park facilities needs of the north and west areas of Round Rock. Park In Far North Area As the Far North area developes a community park should be developed. The developer of subdivisions in the north will be approached for donation of park land for a neighborhood park. Park facilities to be constructed on this site will be Child Play, Backstop, Basketball Courts and other facilities desired by the residents. The City of Round Rock has received a donation of approximately 14 acres of parkland complete with a softball field (lighted and irrigated), restrooms, pavilion, parking area, lighted tennis courts and picnic area. The nature of the park and its development lends itself well to a community park. The City proposes to expand the park via purchase of approximately three acres of land, construction of a second softball feild and playground equipment, trail development, park lighting and additional parking. These added elements will complete the development for McNeil Park. The need for the expansion of McNeil Park becomes apparent upon review of Round Rock's recreational patterns. For exapmle, softball (men, women and girls), has increased over the last several years. In 1977, there were a total of 30 teams playing softball . . . in 1979 there were nearly 55 teams playing softball. The exisitng facilities suitable for such play include one lighted field with a 250 foot outfield (25 feet less than minimum standard distance) and a converted baseball feild. No practice fields, ligthed or not, are available for the teams use., Extensive league play is competing with the general public's use of the two existing ball fields. Considering the fact that softball, the most populated outdoor recreational activity in Round Rock, is played for at least 30 weeks of the year, it is clear that there is a lack of softball fields in Round Rock. In addition to being well suited for intense softball play McNeil Park 3. 35 shows potential for becoming a well developed community park. McNeil Park is 75% wooded (native species) and 25% open space and offers a setting for outdoor recreational use for the entire family. Currently, only one swing set is abailable for youth play in the park. The city proposes to install a large -scale playscape to accommodate many youngsters of different ages. The playscape can offer hours of enjoyment for the youth while the parents participate in available adult outdoor recreational activities. The neighborhood parks in the City do have playscapes, however, they are on a small scale and accommodate only the local neighborhood children. The existing pavilion and picnic area in McNeil Park will be the scene of large family, business, and other social gatherings, while the proposed playscape will entertain the young people thus satisfying important needs of the park. The wooded portion of the park provides excellent areas to be developed as nature trails. The exisitng trails in other city parks are generally in open areas more suitable for jogging and biking than casual walking. Development nature /walk trails will add a new deminsion to outdoor recrea- tion in Round Rock's park system. At the current time, the park does not have adequate on -site parking. Expansion and development of the park will necessitate additional parking areas. There is also a freal need for additional lighting for the park to be suitbale for safe night use. The parking lot lighting does not sufficiently illuminate the surrounding areas thus indicating a need for additional lighting at the pavilion and tennis courts. 3 (0 36 Results or Benefits Expected The benefits from development and expansion of McNeil Park will be numerous. Specifically, these benefits are included. a. Round Rock will have its first real community - type park. The family unit cah drive to McNeil Park to play tennis; walk in the woods; play softball; play on the playscope; and picnic. No other park in Round Rock affords such a mix and range of outdoor re- creation opportunities. b. League play softball for adults will be accomodated with ample r ballfields. The adult teams are currently playing on a converted baseball field, with no practice field facilities: Development of the softball fields in McNeil Park will allow for the continued growth of the softball program..:.the program that - is most populated of all the outdoor recreational activities in Round Rock. The softball fields will also insure that all non - league residents can use 9 softball fields without conflict from league play. c. Construction of a playscope of significant size will provide a play area unique to the City. When families visit the park, a true ad- venture playground will be available. d. Evening hour park users will be more secure with the addition of park lighting. The park is very dark when the sports lights are not on and the pavillion has no lighting at all, thus precluding evening use. e. Extension of water lines to the pavillion will enhance its use by park visitors as there is currently no water immediately available at the pavillion. f. The trails in the wooded area will provide excellent facilities for walking for pleasure and nature observation in Round Rock. A walking club has been established in Round Rock, the Patty Kickers, who can use McNeil Park as a focal point for their walks. 37 37 g. The City Parks and Recreation Department is studying the feasability of a green belt along Chandler Creek, the southern boundary of McNeil Park. McNeil Park, developed as a community type park, will serve as an execllent recreation node along the Chandler Creek greenbelt.' 3. Approach 3 F °3s The Round Rock Comprehensive Plan considers.all aspects, of municipal growth, including plans which focus sharply on parks and recreation develop- r ment within the total context of municipal needs. Planning concerned with / the development of a particular facility or the needs of a single neigh- borhood must concert with the element of the master plan for overall park planning and implementation. The master plan assumes that each type of land use, such as light manufacturing or heavy industry, commercial devel- opment, residential development, transportation and parks and recreation may be seen in a logical kind of physical juxtaposition with other. The juxt- aposition is based on a seal of desirability, which keeps the lease attr- active use away from those at the upper end of the scale. Although it is the City's desire to meet the park needs of its resi- dents as rapidly as possible, the fragmentation of the program into phases is offered as an approach in an understanding of HCRC funding limitations. For this reason this application approach narrative is prepared in terms of a single phase program, "Park Development in the North Area ".by expanding McNeil Park. The development of a park in the north area is a major phase of the long range park development program as outlined in the Round Rock Compre- hensive Plan and update in the Community Development Plan for Round Rock. The porject proposes the purhcase of approximately three acres, bringing the total acreage of McNeil Park to 17 acres. McNeil Park, located approximately 2.5 miles from downtown Round Rock, will provide outdoor rec- reation opportunities for picnicking, softball, youth play, tennis and walking. Development of McNeil Park via this grant request will add those facilities not constructed during the initial park construction phase. This phase of development will add those elements, i.e., playscope, park lighting, water service. Additional parking and walking trails, required to transform McNeil Park into an all- inclusive family experience. The project is unique because Henry S. McNeil Park, complete with ammenities, was donated to the City by the McNeil Consumer Products Company. McNeil Company, having recently established a new manufacturing center in the Southwest, selected Round Rock as their choice for plant development. To express their concern for and their willingness to be part of the community. McNeil Consumer Products developed and donated the park to the City. The citizens of Round Rock thus realized a $300,000.00 plus park at no cost. McNeil, makers of Tylenol, have set a good example of community spirit and involvement for the industries in Round Rock and for those to come. Major improvements and development at McNeil Park would include the following: a. Purchase of adjoining land b. Selective environmental clearing of undergrowth c. Site preparation d. Construction of softball fields e. Construction of parking lot f. Child play equipment g. Construct utilities h. Construction of restrooms, storage and concession building As site preparation is concluded approximately three months after application approval, construction of other park improvements and develop- ment will be undertaken. Initially, environmental clearing along the walk and bike trail adjacent to the branch will be completed. This clearing will include the removal of undergrowth necessary to provide a pathway and clearing of trees and bushes to a height of seven feet to allow passage and 3F 39 maintenance. When the branch is cleared, it will be graded to serve as the permanent walk and hike trail. As site preparation is concluded leveling and sub -base for the softball fields and off - street parking areas will be accomplished. Final surfacing, construction of fences and installation of lighting and sprinkling system for the softball fields would follow. Next, leveling and development of sub -base for the park walk /trail would be undertaken. Installation of playscope and construction of restrooms, storage and concession buildings complete the anticipated park program. 4. Geographic Location (Plat 2) McNeil Park is located on the east side of Interstate Highway 35. The park location and facilities enable it to be used by the whole Round Rock Community. 5. Relationship Between Project and Other Federally Funded Work There is no relationship between this project and other federally funded work at the time of this application. 6. Agreement The Parks Department of the City of Round Rock will operate and maintain the project. An agreement was made with McNeil Consumer Products that the City would do so. 7. Legislative Districts Congressional District 11 State Senate District #18 State House of Representatives District #36 8. Relocation of Persons and Business Not applicable 9. Overhead Utility Lines There are currently no overhead utility lines over the proposed site. All new wiring for security lighting and lighting of courts within the parks would be installed underground. 5(CO 40 10. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 If it is found that any structure within the park area requires flood insurance, the City of Round Rock is approved for the National Flood Insur- ance Program and certifies that it will provide such insurance against flood damage. 41 • % PART VI Assurances Resolution 1 ATTEST: IF % Imo Jo! NNE LAND, City Secretary RESOLUTION r(p4R WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock desires to part- icipate in federal grant programs, and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is eligible to make application for Federal funds for development of parkland, and WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to submit an application for matching funds to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Henry S. McNeil Community Park. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas that The Mayor is authorized to execute the respective assurances attached hereto as Exhibit "A ". RESOLVED this the 27th day of December, 1�' 111,r L Y L. T N, Mayor City of Round•Rock, Texas RESOLUTION NO. R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVED ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the United States Congress has passed the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88 - 578), auhtorizing the Secretary of the Interior to pro- vide financial assistance to states, and political subdivision thereof, for outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has adopted Article 6081, V.A.C.S., for the purpose of a11owl9g the State of Texas, and its political subdivisions, to participate as are hereinafter established under said Public Law 88 -578, or such other programs as are hereinafter established by the Federal Government; and WHEREAS, The City of Round Rock is fully eligible to receive assistance under this Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Round Rock is desirous of authorizing its administrative staff to represent and act for the city in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department concerning this Program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Round Rock hereby certifies that the City of Round Rock is eligible to receive assistance under Public 88 -578 as augmented by Article 6081r, V.A.C.S. Section 2: That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager to represent and act for the City of Round Rock in dealing with the Texas Parks and Wild- life Department for the purpose of this Program. The City Manager is hereby officially designated as the City's representative in this regard. Section 3: The City Council hereby designates its Director of Finance as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive Federal funds for purposes of this Program. Section 4: The City Council hereby specifically authorized the city officials herein designated to make application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department con- cerning the tracts of land to be known as Henry S. McNeil Community Park in the City of Round Rcok for use as a park site. That Henry S. McNeil Community Park is hereby dedicated for public outdoor recreation purposes. RESOLVED this 27th day of December, 1979. ATTEST: IFAV/ JOANNE LAND City Secretary L1 .7 RY L. TO d, Mayor City of Round Rock PART VI APPENDIX A. D1 1350, "Assurance of Compliance" B. Two copies certifiction concerning State of Texas Public Hearing Law • C. Two copies certification that political subdivision has its share of cost of project ° ' D.' ,Inventory of existing outdoor recreation facilities /16 The City of Round Rock currently possesses 60.49 acres of parkland. Of this total, some 48.79 acres are contained in tea public recreational tracts, while the remaining 11.7 acres comprises two used, p two privately owned, but playfields. These existing parks are indicated with vital statics in Table n7, Also the locations, relative sizes, and service areas-of the various components of the park system are portrayed on the Parks facilities plat contained in this application Brief description of each park within the current Round Rock system are as follows: Legion Field - A small 1 acre playfield located along Brushy Creek is to l the Round m Rock Middle School soft- to Lions Club Park School and to Lions Club Park - a 1.5 acre neighborhood The entire 2.5 acre tract was originallykdonatedntoLtheoci y e by the American Legion. The facilities contained within the — include nine (9) picnic tables, five swing sets, and a fishing area along Brushy arCreek pits park could serve as a Creek. two (2) ould eam g point'for an extensive This to along Brushy Creek. greenbelt park Buck Egger Field - Round Rock's sole public lighted baseball field is on this 2.5 acre playfield. Situated at U.S. Highway 81 and . Tne site provides unimproved off - street parking and is used by community pony and colt leagues. Logan Mesa Village Park - An undeveloped 3 acre tract at Georgetown Str eet and Mesa Park Drive. The site holds potential for a neighborhood park. Chisholm Valley Park - Eventually to serve as a needed neighborhood for the Chisholm Valley development,_this tract is currently an park in undeveloped 3 acres. Once developed it will be the onl park the system south of McNeil Road and west of Interstate Highwa Lake Creek Park - the newest developed addition to the park system, hi 10 acre park currently serves as the only existing community Round Rock. Housing a community swimmin this tables, five (5) barbeque 9 pool, fifteen 15y park in and a hike five bike eque pits, a playground facili n ties c ss of its kind in the area. Located on DegrfootDrivenalongethe banks finst f the park will surely become overused with future re- growth and a larger community park must planned to accom- modate these w needs. EXISTING PARK SYSTEM Round Rock West Parks - As currently funded, 19.29 acres of parkland has been dedicated to the city in the expanding Round Rock West neigh- borhood. This will evolve into a second community park with an outdoor amphitheatre, three (3) tennis courts, a handball court, a playground and picnic tables to be developed along a swimming and fishing lake. This major park is located at Parkview Drive and Round Rock West Drive at the site of an abandonded limestone quarry. Site work and landscaping on this project are an expansive undertaking and illustrate an imaginative use of a rugged terrain. Included in this mini park system is the beginning of a greenbelt park along Lake Creek, complete with hike and bike trail. - Mesa Ridge Park - An undeveloped 5.8 acres tract that will emerge into a unique neighborhood park for the surrounding residential commu- nity. It's uniqueness arises from the fact that, although a public park, it will be totally developed by the subdivision developer. Stella Park - Located along Virgina Drive, the small neighborhood Park contains 2.4 acres of land. Currently undergoing the ad- dition of needed recreational facilities, the tract now provides an unimproved ballfield and playground. Veterans Park - 2.3 acres of parkland along Brushy Creek, this limited neighborhood park serves an older residential area of Round Rock. Four (4) picnic tables and a fishing area are provided at the site on Pecan Avenue. Tt�o playfields leased by the city from private associations are also included in the parks inventory: Brent Bustin - Adjacent to Old Settlers Park and owned by the Old•SettTers Association, offofFM4Roadh620ijustawestuof InterstateS , co -ted tains a lighted baseball field and < mile track. This park might also be served by a Future Lake Creek greenbelt system. Trinity Lutheran Fields - Leased from this private organization, the 6.2 acre playfield, located along East Main Street is the principal baseball and softball facility in use by area residents. The tract The availability lighted cerrtainty2fo practice fields. thenextfuture but a new community park /playfield compex should be planned to pro- vide a stable public recreational area. Table #2 illustrates the park facilities in the city by used areas. -fl Private: ' TABLE 1 CITY OF ROUND ROCK EXISTING PARKS INVENTORY Public: Service Park Type Acreage % Radius Status Legion-Feild`"-~ Playfieeld 1 1 mile Developed Buck Egger Field Playfield 2.5 1 mile Developed Chisholm Valley Park Neighborhood 3 • 2 mile Undeveloped Lake Creek Park Community 8 1 mile Developed ' Lions Club Park Neighborhood 1.5 • ? mile Developed Mesa Ridge Park Neighborhood 5.8 2 mile Undeveloped Mesa Village Park Neighborhood 3 z mile Undeveloped Round Rock West Community 19.29 1 mile Developed Park Greenbelt (funded) Stella Park Neighborhood 2.4 Z mile Developing Veterans Park Neighborhood 2.3 2 mile Developed Brent Bustin - Park Playfield 5.5 1 mile Developed Trinity Lutheran Fields Playfield 6.2 1 mile Developed 45 ' r • - • L • Facilities Swimming Child Play Child Play Child Play Child Play Child Play Baseball Softball Softball Softball Picnicking Picnicking_ Picnicking • Picnicking Soccer Tennis Tennis Basketball Trails ' Use Area South /Central North Central Central South Southwest South /Southwest /Central Central /North /Northwest Central /North /South South /Southwest Central /Northwest /North North Central /North South /Central North Southwest North Southwest TABLE 2 • INVENTORY OF EXISTING OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES • Park Name Lake Creek Stella Veterans Lion Club Lake Creek Round Rock West Buck Egger Legion Field Kawina Buck Egger Lions Club Stella Veterans Lake Creek Stella Round Rock West . Stella Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 2 4 15 1 • 1 2 10 -12 miles STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC FIEARING !A!! requiring public hearings relative to the project entitled City Robert Sennett, City Manager Name and Title (type) 12 -28 -79 • Date • This is to certify that the _Cit of Round Rock has complied (Political Subdivision) with all the pertinent provisions of local, State and Federal laws' of Round Rock application to Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife for assistance in park improvement. Si gnature- ,1 . 1. Chisholm Valley 2. Lions Club 3. Mesa Ridge 4. Mesa Village 5. Round Rock West 6. Stella Park. 7. Veterans Park 8. Greenslopes 1. Lake Creek Park 2. Old Settlers Park 1. Round Rock West 3 2. Round Rock West 5 3. Round Rock West 6A 4. Round Rock West 6B 5. Round Rock West 7A 1 Private park used by City 2 Private park leased to City INVENTORY OF PARK LAND BY TYPE AND ACREAGE JANUARY 1979 Type Acrea A. Play fields 33.7 1. Buck Egger 2.5 2. Legion Field, 1.0 3. Brent Bustin 5.5 4. Kiwanis Park 6.0 5. Greenslopes' 1 B. Neighborhood Parks 40.4 - 3.0 1.5 5.1 3.0 15.3 2.4 2.3 7.3 40.4 C. Community 15.0 10.0 5.0 15.0 D. Greenbelts - 14.9 1.8 2.2 4.2 4.8 1.9 14.9 E. Pocket Parks 6.2 - 1. Round Rock West 5 1.4 2. Round Rock West 6A - 4.2 - 3. Greenhill II 0.6 6.2 3 W111 revert to neighborhood park when community park established 4 Private park not used by City