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Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting approximately fifteen (15) parcels totaling 63.5 acres for future park development through a Prior Land Dedication Credit to Offset Future Parkland Dedication Agreement.
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DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Acceptance of approximately 63.5 acres for future parkland dedication
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The developer has entered into an agreement with the City of Killeen for the dedication of approximately 15 tracts totaling 63.5 acres of land in three locations. (See attachments.)
Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-135(C) states: “Land proposed for dedication to the City under this division shall be reviewed by the Planning Director and recommended by the Parks Director. Reviews and recommendations shall be based on the findings set out in this article and the latest adopted version of the Parks Plan. The City Council must accept all property proposed for land dedication prior to the submittal of a final plat.”
Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-137(D) states: “Land proposed for dedication that is off-site from the parcel being proposed for development that is requiring it, shall be located in the same park benefit zone. Off-site land dedications shall be sized twenty (20) percent larger than the required minimum land dedication and shall not be less than ten (10) acres. Each site shall meet the same standards as sites located within the parcel proposed for development and shall be conveyed to the city as set out herein.”
Rather than accepting each property’s individual acreage amount, the City agrees to accept the donated properties as listed and credit the total acreage toward the Developer’s future Parkland Dedication requirements for future developments in amounts no less than ten (10) acres.
Staff finds that the proposed parkland dedication meets the criteria outlined in Sec. 26-137 and furthers the goals and objectives outlined in the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Parks and Recreation recommends acceptance of the proposed Prior Land Dedication credit of approximately fifteen (15) parcels totaling 63.5 acres for future park development in accordance with Sec. 26-137 of the Killeen Code of Ordinances.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This proposed land dedication conforms to City Policy and all applicable state and local laws.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
$1,016.00 for ongoing maintenance of undeveloped land. Future design and construction costs and maintenance of future amenities is to be determined.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
Maintenance costs will be recurring; design and construction costs will be one-time once determined.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds for maintenance are available in the General Fund Parks and Recreation Department accounts 010-3025-425.41-65, 010-3025-425.42-33 and 010-3025-425.42-90.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Parks and Recreation recommends acceptance of the proposed parkland dedication as presented.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Development Services
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Presentation