The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) requests City Council to approve an Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement (“Amended ILA”) for construction of improvements to Charlton Park (“Project”) providing that the City will manage the Project; the Gulfgate Redevelopment Authority’s (Authority) contribution of $1,000,000 will come to the City; and the Authority will return $250,228 of City funds back to the City .
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2024-667, the City and Gulfgate Redevelopment Authority (“Authority”) entered into an Interlocal Agreement dated September 16, 2024, for construction of improvements to Charlton Park (“Prior Agreement”). Under the Prior Agreement, the Authority agreed to manage the Project, and the City contributed $250,228 for project costs, which was appropriated out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund by Ordinance No. 2024-541 passed on July 24, 2024.
The City is the recipient of a $1,250,228 federal sub-award for the Charlton Park Improvement Project pursuant to a grant agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) authorized by Ordinance No. 2021-829.
Based on new guidance from TPWD, the City is required to manage the Project. The Amended ILA will direct the Authority to return $250,228 that the City previously transferred to the Authority pursuant to the Prior Agreement and remit $1,000,000 to the City for the Authority’s share of project costs. The Authority also agrees to fund and pay for all cost overruns.
The Grant Project period is through September 30, 2026. The scope of work includes fencing, curb ramps, irrigation system, renovations to existing parking lot, electrical upgrades, improved site lighting, removal of invasive species and hazardous trees, installing tree protection fencing, upgrading site utilities, demolition, site prep, site work, improvement to existing amenities: playground, exercise station, splashpad, chimney swift tower, signage and site furnishings, shade pavilion, walkways/paving, retaining walls and native landscaping.
Once the money has been received from the Authority HPARD will return to Council to award contract and appropriate the money.
Fiscal Note: No significant Fiscal Operating Impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Director's Signature:
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Kenneth Allen, Director
Houston Parks and Recreation Department