The Bethany Lakes Loop Trail was designed in-house and publicly bid as an alternate in 2015 with the Trail ADA Improvements recently completed at the Bethany Lakes Park.  The Bethany Lakes Loop Trail was not constructed due to funding constraints at the time.  The proposed loop trail is a desirable amenity at the park by providing a continuous one-mile hike and bike circulation path around the entire park. Staff anticipates that this project will be an instant success, based on the popularity and usefulness of the loop trail at Celebration Park.   

Texas Parks and Wildlife's Recreational Trail Program will reimburse up to 80% of projects selected, up to a maximum of $200,000 per project.  The program funds are reimbursable, requiring the City to first expend the construction costs and request reimbursement of funds granted.  Bethany Lakes Loop Trail expenses are anticipated to be $298,530.  The City's required match is available from the Allen Community Development Corporation funds allocated for trail construction.

Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife's Recreational Trail program for the construction of the Bethany Lakes Loop Trail.

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. _______________ authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife's Recreational Trail program for construction of the Bethany Lakes Loop Trail.