AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff update on the proposed Interlocal Local Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding with Hays County regarding Cape's Dam, and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: May 4, 2021
Department: Parks and Recreation
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: $174,628
Account Name: Cape's Dam Project
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Please refer to background information.
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Background Information:
January 15, 2013, City Council approved Planned Development District (PDD) zoning for The Woodlands of San Marcos development project, and received 20 acres of dedicated parkland along the San Marcos River, which includes Cape's Dam and the Mill Race.
September 23, 2014, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board received a presentation from Dr. Thom Hardy regarding work done by the Meadows Center in regards to a study of the safety and environmental issues associated with Cape's Dam. Scientific evaluation was completed which recommended the removal of Cape's Dam and filling of the Mill Race.
February 22, 2016, City Council held a Cape's Dam Workshop where they received a presentation from Dr. Thom Hardy, and provided direction to Staff to bring back an action item that would approve the removal of the dam and the filling of the mill race. Click to...
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