LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
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MARKET PLACE STORMWATER POND
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council create a line item in the budget titled “Market Place Greenway”. That $30,000.00 from Sherri Myers’ tree trust funds be transferred to the line item. Further, that $50,000.00 from the tree trust fund, which is a portion of the funds allocated to District 2 for tornado tree canopy remediation, be transferred to the fund. Further, that the City Council determine the amount of funds paid into the tree trust fund from the Ascension Sacred Heart developments on Grande Street and the intersection of Summit and 12th Avenue and these funds be placed into the fund. Further, that any funds placed in the tree trust fund from the developers of the Grande Street developments be placed in the fund. Said total not to exceed $100,000.00, but not inclusive of $30,000.00 donated by Councilwoman Myers. Lastly, that $100,000.00 from any unallocated funds from the general fund be allocated to the project for sidewalks, benches, irrigation and other vegetative improvements not covered by the tree trust fund. Total allocation $230,000.00. Further that City Council approve a supplemental budget resolution.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Market Place Street is a one block street that abuts the north side of a five acre city storm water pond that also abuts 12th Avenue and Grande Street. The five acre pond is an unsightly, poorly maintained storm water pond surrounded by a rusting chain link fence that has barbed wire on top of the fence. The pond is surrounded by hundreds of small businesses, medical facilities and a residential neighborhood. The city is in the process of making the pond deeper and wider. The area of the pond abutting Market Place Street is approximately 15 to 20 feet wide. There are no sidewalks along Market Place to connect to the sidewalk on 12th Avenue, and Grande Street. Market Place Greenway was designed by landscape architect Michael Wolf, whose concept has been submitted to City Council numerous times. Providing trees, shade, landscaping, plantings and vines, sidewalk, benches and adequate lighting will be an improvement to provide walking and recreational opportunities for people who live and work around the Market Place Street. Planting trees will also mitigate the loss of vast portions of the areas tree canopy providing mitigation for climate change, habitat for birds and pollinators as well as improving the spiritual life of those who enjoy the serenity of walking and admiring the beauty of nature.
PRIOR ACTION:
June 17, 2021 - City Council received a presentation regarding the Market Place Greenway
October 24, 2019 - City Council received a presentation regarding the Market Place / Summit Greenway and Carpenters Creek Watershed
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 0
Actual: $100,000 - Tree Trust Fund
30,000 - District 2 Tree Allowance from Trust Fund
100,000 - Unassigned Fund Balance
$230,000 - Total
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This action will reduce the Tree Trust Fund by $130,000 and the Unassigned Fund Balance (Frozen Fund) by $100,000
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 12 ave storm pond concept DRAWINGS- 12th ave ret pond 4-22-19- Market Place Greenway
2) Overhead Slides Market Place Greenway 6-17-21
3) Tree Trust Fund Revenues-expenses by district - Requested (002)
4) Copy of Tree Trust Fund (001)
PRESENTATION: No