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Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Chapter 26 to consider a resolution authorizing permanent and temporary changes of use of dedicated parkland, known as Waller Beach at Town Lake Metro Park, to allow Austin Energy to use approximately 13,116 square feet of parkland for subterranean electric duct bank and approximately 10,973 square feet of parkland for staging, access, and a temporary work area.
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Lead Department
Parks and Recreation Department (Department), Office of Real Estate Services.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
May 30, 2024 - City Council set the date and location of this public hearing for July 18, 2024, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX.
For More Information:
Lead Department - Parks and Recreation Department, Ricardo Soliz, Division Manager, (512) 974-9452; Gregory Montes, Program Manager, (512) 974-9458. Lead Department - Office of Real Estate Services, Michael Gates, Officer, (512) 974-5639. Sponsoring Department - Austin Energy, Karen Poff, Principal Engineer, (512) 322-6464.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
March 27, 2024 - Recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board on a vote of 9-0, Recommendation No. 20240327-5.
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.
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