M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/25/2019

DATE:	6/25/2019	REFERENCE NO.:	L-16245	LOG NAME:	80CHAMBERLIN PARK AT&T EASEMENT
CODE:	L	TYPE:	NON-CONSENT	PUBLIC HEARING:	YES
SUBJECT:	Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of Chamberlin Park for the Dedication of a Storm Drainage Maintenance Area, a Flood Plain Maintenance Area, Public Rights of Way and Conveyance of an Easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1.  Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands;

2.  Find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists for the use of Chamberlin Park for the proposed location of the storm drainage maintenance area, a flood plain maintenance area, public rights of way and an AT&T easement;

3.  Find that the proposed storm drainage maintenance area, flood plain maintenance area, public rights of way and AT&T easement includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland, including that all infrastructure and equipment will be constructed in Chamberlin Park as specified on the attached exhibits and as noted in the discussion below;

4.  Close the public hearing and authorize use of approximately 0.37 acres of dedicated parkland at Chamberlin Park for the proposed storm drainage maintenance area, flood plain maintenance area, public rights of way and AT&T easement; and

5. Authorize the execution and recording of all necessary documents to complete the conveyance of an easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas.

Chamberlin Park - Located at 4689 Halloran Street, south of Farnsworth Ave, west of Horne Street, north of Manhattan Drive, east of Halloran Street; in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the granting of a storm drainage maintenance area, flood plain maintenance area, public rights of way and an easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T) at Chamberlin Park (Park) for the purpose of recording a plat.

The City of Fort Worth is requesting the use of Chamberlin (Park) for the dedication of a storm drainage maintenance area, a flood plain maintenance area, rights of way, and an AT&T easement. These improvements are necessary for the construction and future operation of the Como Community Center and parkland platting purposes.

The project involves the addition of storm drainage and flood plan maintenance areas necessary to address overland drainage flows that exist on the land purchased to expand the park. Rights of way are being dedicated, as corner clips, along an alley way to address sight lines to Halloran Street and Horne Street. To develop the park, the vacation of an existing AT&T easement is warranted. In consideration for vacation of the easement the City will grant a new easement to AT&T for addressing future capacity demands.

The proposed locations were considered to be consistent with the Park development plan and alleviate maintenance concerns for all parties. The total improvements will encompass approximately 16,164 square feet of area within the park. No trees will be impacted as a result of this project.

Equipment
Width
(feet)
Length
(linear feet)
Total
(square feet)
AT&T Equipment Cabinet Easement
15
10
150
Storm Drainage Maintenance Area
15
59
885
Flood Plain Easement
-
-
15,029
Rights of Way
-
-
100
Total
-
-
16,164

On April 24, 2019 the Park & Recreation Advisory Board endorsed staff's recommendation to the City Council to authorize the use of parkland for the purpose of dedicating a storm drainage easement, flood plain maintenance area, rights of way, and an AT&T easement.

In accordance with State law, public notice of the hearing was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 30, 2019, June 6, 2019 and June 13, 2019.   An exhibit map was available for public review at the Park & Recreation Department administrative offices located at 4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200, Fort Worth, Texas 76115.

A letter announcing the proposed use was sent to the president of the Como Neighborhood Association on May 24, 2019. Signage was posted at the site noting the proposed use and providing instructions for directing comments to the Park & Recreation Department.  Staff will note any public comment received during the public hearing Report of City Staff.

Chamberlin Park is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.

This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.

FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds.

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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:

Fernando Costa (6122)

Originating Department Head:

David Creek (5744)

Additional Information Contact:

Joel McElhany (5745)

ATTACHMENTS

A Chamberlin park.pdf

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ATT.pdf