Agenda No. 2.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | December 3, 2024 |
| Department: | Parks, Recreation & Community Servic |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-159 - Approving a recommendation to name the adjacent park properties located in the 5700 Block of Jimmy Walker Drive and 2911 Homestead Parkway as Hilltop Park. (S.Gonzalez/L. Shrum) |
BACKGROUND
The City of Schertz has owned the 8.37 acres known (informally) as Hilltop Park since 2007. The 14.86-acre park property in the Homestead development was recently dedicated to the city as the developer completed the requirements of their parkland dedication agreement - a walking trail, pond with fishing pier, lighting, electrical and water/wastewater connections, and parking. The two park properties are adjacent and will be combined into one large community park. Phase II of park improvements are funded through a grant agreement with Texas Parks & Wildlife and will be forthcoming as well as the addition of parcels currently owned by HOA's for a future total of 45 acres. A formal park name is needed as we move forward with marketing and communications regarding this new park and the Parks Board discussed the name at their November 18, 2024 meeting and recommended the long-held informal name be adopted for official use, Hilltop Park.
GOAL
Approve Resolution 24-R-159 naming park properties Hilltop Park.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The community will benefit from the addition of 45 acres of parkland to the northern area of Schertz that has historically been underserved. The new formal name will allow for the community to recognize and identify the location of the new park as we communicate out information on future improvements.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Resolution 24-R-159 naming park properties Hilltop Park.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 24-R-159.