The Gulfton Skatepark at Burnett Bayland Park (the Skatepark) is a collaborative project between the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) and Neighborhood Centers Inc. (NCI). Council Member Mike Laster brought the two parties together on behalf of a group of community youth who have long advocated for the need for this type of recreation facility in the Gulfton area.
The proposed agreement outlines the responsibilities and funding commitments of each party toward the completion of the project. On behalf of the City and HPARD, the General Services Department (GSD) will be responsible for management of the design. NCI will be the liaison between the City and youth community representatives. NCI has already hosted several meetings to garner the youth group’s desires for the Skatepark and plans have been submitted to NCI at every stage for the youth group’s review and approval. GSD will be responsible for procuring construction services and managing the construction project.
The total estimated project cost is $615,000 including design, construction and project management. The City’s contribution to the project is identified in the FY15 and FY16 Capital Improvement Plan. HPARD recently secured a $10,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation and District J contributed $100,000 in Council District Service Funds which is included in the City’s contribution. NCI will contribute $100,000 toward project construction. GSD will Request Council Action to appropriate funds and award a contract for construction at a later date.