At its meeting Jan. 6, Town Council unanimously approved contracts for park improvements and a fund-matching agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for transportation related projects.
The details
Town Council approved a professional services agreement worth $107,590 with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper Inc. covering design services for improvements to Post Oak Park. The improvements could include a new restroom, lighting upgrades, replacing decomposed granite trails and more.
The replacement of the Rustic Timbers Park Playground was also approved by council. The new $293,946 playground will include features designed for children 2-12 years old, such as swings and standalone musical play equipment. Demolition and removal of the existing playground will be negotiated through a separate contract.
What else?
The North Central Texas Council of Governments recently opened the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Project Program for the region, according to town documents. The program reimburses up to 80% for an active transportation project, while requiring a local municipality to fund the remaining 20% of costs. The primary focus of this program is to implement trails and on-street bike facilities reflected in the Mobility 2045: The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for North Central Texas.
The town’s application for these funds aims to address gaps in the trail system along the Pink Evening Primrose Trail. Improvements could include new concrete trails, sidewalk replacements, bicycle parking, retaining walls and bridge crossings.
Projects selected for the program could receive between $3 million and $10 million in matching funds for construction, per town documents.
What’s next?
The town has submitted an application for these funds. Now, the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments will review all projects by March and move to approve funding in May.
