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Receive Parks and Recreation Departmental update.
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BACKGROUND:
John F. Burke Nature Preserve
Project: Enhancement of the nature preserve pathway and lookouts.
Current Status: Preserve is open. Staff continues to work with the vendor on the septic system installation. The vendor is versed on how to work with TCEQ and Dallas County to expedite the allowed permitting. Opening the restroom is still TBD.
Estimated completion of restroom facility: Spring 2024.
Joya at Oran Good Park
Project: Build a one-of-a-kind signature park.
Current Status: Joya was closed for repairs the week of March 1-10. Once reopened, staff maintained the security fence and established procedures for staffing the area. Open and closing of the playground area was also implemented. Currently, the playground is open from noon to 10 p.m. daily. Operational hours may be updated as usage of the area may change. Staff will publish updates on Joya operations at www.playathjoya.com <http://www.playathjoya.com> and other City media resources. The restroom mural project is underway. Joya sign installation was delayed by the vendor and was completed on March 8-9, 2024.
Venue 1842 (Event Center at Historical Park)
Project: Indoor venue to host weddings, rentals, corporate events, historical
programs, etc.
Current Status: Construction continues. Reservations being taken. Boards and Commissions banquet to be held at Venue 1842 on April 6 was moved due to the center not being completed. The contractor is scheduled to be completed in mid-April. The first reservation for the public is May 4. Possible building dedication TBD.
Estimated completion date: Spring 2024
The Branch Connection
Project: Interior renovation, enhancements of aesthetics, reallocating space, new
features.
Current Status: Facility closed Jan 2, 2024 until late 2024. Limited number of activities will continue to be offered at alternate locations. Demo work to begin Feb 12. The Senior Advisory Board will visit the construction site as part of their meeting, March 14, 2024. TBC staff continue to work with some area churches on possible use of space during the summer months due to the recreation center being at capacity because of the Summer Funshine Program utilizing recreation center spaces.
Mercer Park
Project: Park in the Mercer Crossings neighborhood.
Current Status: Parks staff is working with the developer on items needed to be completed as part of the site development i.e. trails, grading, and tree installation. Staff is meeting with the developer on a weekly basis to ensure and check on their progress. Staff is also reviewing proposals for consultants to complete the final designs and construction documents for the City portion of the park.
Estimated completion date: Late 2024
Squire Park
Project: Renovation including enhanced features and addition a splash pad.
Current Status: Project is moving forward, there is funding in the current budget year for design and funding for the splash pad. Additional funding will be carried to the next fiscal year as well. The project was proposed to be part of the current bond program but was eliminated from the proposals due to the level of funding already available.
Estimated completion date: 2025