AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff update on the proposed scope of work to be included in the Cape's Dam Study Request for Proposals, and other matters related to the dam, and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: August 4, 2020
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: On January 7, 2020, City Council was briefed in Work Session regarding the possible permitting process depending on the direction of Council to remove, rehab or rebuild the dam. Council provided direction for Staff to conduct further studies and provided a number of items to be addressed.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
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? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
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? Core Services
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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 ...
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