PRIOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

As part of the FY23–FY27 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), City Council approved annual Parks funding of $750,000 for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027

BACKGROUND:

On August 1, 2023, the City of Cibolo submitted an application for the Local Park Grant Program through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This grant would have provided the City with $1.5 million in funding for the Tolle Nature Preserve, requiring a 50% local match. Accordingly, $750,000 was allocated in the FY24 budget.

In January 2024, the City was notified that it was not selected for the grant. The funding has remained allocated in the CIP pending City Council direction on its use.

During the April 5, 2025, Council Strategic Workshop, City staff provided Council with an update on park conditions, preliminary cost estimates for improvements and renovations, and a breakdown of allocated funding by fiscal year.

Mr. Reed asked Council how they would like to utilize the previously allocated funding and which parks should be prioritized for improvements. City Council provided direction to begin renovations and improvements at Veterans Park and Niemietz Park.

City staff met with three consultants under current Master Service Agreements with the City. Following these meetings, staff selected Kimley-Horn to lead the improvements at Veterans and Niemietz Parks.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a work order with Kimley-Horn for master planning services for Veterans Park and Niemietz Park.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The consultant services will be funded through the Parks funds allocated in the FY24–25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in the amount of EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($83,500).