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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 Hancock Golf Course, to temporarily use approximately 9,482 square feet of parkland in order to construct Austin Water infrastructure and associated improvements. Funding: This item includes a mitigation payment in the amount of $188,215 from Austin Water to Austin Parks and Recreation and, as a result, there is no impact to the General Fund.
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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 is projected to result in additional revenue of $188,215 in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Parks and Recreation’s Capital Budget. There is no net General Fund impact from the payment of the mitigation fee.
For More Information:
Randy Scott, Austin Parks and Recreation, Division Manager, 512-974-9484; Zachary Somberg, Austin Parks and Recreation, Senior Planner, 512-978-1352; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, Officer, 512-974-5639; Kevin Koeller, Austin Water, Project Sponsor, 512-636-2228.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
September 28, 2026 - Recommended for authorization by the Parks and Recreation Board on a vote of 9-1 with Board Member Eubanks voting against, and Board Member Taylor absent. Recommendation No. 20260928-003.
Additional Backup Information:
Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code provides that the use of parkland for non-park purposes may be approved upon findings that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the parkland and that all reasonable planning has been undertaken to minimize harm to such land.
The IH35 Capital Express Central Downtown Project requires relocation of water and wastewater lines impacted by the Project. Austin Water will utilize parkland at Hancock Golf Course to...
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