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Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 and consider a resolution authorizing a change in use of dedicated parkland, known as the Colorado River Park Wildlife Sanctuary and Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park, for Austin Water to permanently use approximately 6,327 square feet of parkland in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair approximately 415 linear feet of water line. Funding: Available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 of Austin Water Capital Budget. This item includes a mitigation payment based on the appraised value of the affected parkland in the amount of $37,641 from Austin Water to Austin Parks and Recreation, which will be recognized in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Parks and Recreation Capital Budget. There is no net General Fund impact from the payment of the mitigation fee.
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Lead Department
Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Financial Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Water Capital Budget. This item includes a mitigation payment based on the appraised value of the affected parkland in the amount of $37,641 from Austin Water to Austin Parks and Recreation, which will be recognized in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Parks and Recreation Capital Budget. There is no net General Fund impact from the payment of the mitigation fee.
For More Information:
Lead Department - Austin Parks and Recreation, Randy Scott, Division Manager, (512) 974-9484;
Paul Books, Planner Principal, (512) 978-1315
Lead Department - Austin Financial Services, Michael Gates, Officer, (512) 974-5639
Sponsoring Department - Austin Water, Kevin Koeller, Managing Engineer, (512) 972-2055
Managing Department - Austin Capital Delivery Services, Bryce Barkus, Project Manager, (512) 978-0830;
Adewale Odufuye, Program Manager, (512) 974-7119.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
November 24, 2025 - Recommended by the Parks and Recreation B...
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