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Home My WebLink AboutM2002-294 - 09/09/200227. MOTION - 9/09/02 Motion to approve the Pope Parks Master Plan Project as presented. ATTEST: A~it~ecretary M2002 - 294 Pope Parks Master Plan Submitted by the Pope Parks Improvement Project For Consideration by the Corpus Christi City Council Special Session: September 9, 2002 The Master Plan Includes: · Letter to Mayor and City Council · Project Timeline · North Pope Park Master Plan w/overlay South Pope Park Master Plan w/overlay · Project Spread Sheet · Santa Fe Soccer League Brochure · Pope Parks Town Hall Brochure · PPIP Letter to D. Whitworth · Summer 2002 Fact Sheet · Photo Page 5B Grant Place Corpns Christi. lexas 78,1n Phone: 361-853 9328 or 361-854 2635 Fa~ 361 853-9869 Emall: popepm~:s@yahoo,com Board of Dlredors Don~inique Arsuoon Dou9 Baleer /)awn Bissell Cindoite Hutchi~on Pat Bousseou £vereite Stal~ September 9, 2002 Dear Mayor Neal and City Council Members: We are pleased to present the Pope Parks Master Plan for your consideration. Pope Place residents are united in the belief that Pope Parks are worth protecting, and improving. Indeed that was the genesis for establishing the nonprofit group, Pope Parks Improvement Project (PPIP) earlier this year. As stated in our bylaws, it is the PPIP's mission is to: Realize improved clean, and beautiful North and South Pope Parks to enhance the quality of life for residents and the enjoyment of visitors. The master plan has been updated since it was approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee July 10, 2002 to reflect the progress made by the PPIP. The list below highlights the updates to the master plan: · Add Summer 2002 Fact Sheet and photo page; · Revised timeline for Phase I tree planting; and · Updated plan maps for roadability. Finally, we would like to thank you for taking time to consider the Pope Parks Master Plan. We can make Corpus Christi a better place to live - together. Please don't hesitate to call if we can be of assistance. Sincerely, Dawn Bissell PPIP President 854-2635 Doug Baker PPIP Vice President 853-9328 Pope Parks Improvement Project - Timeline Master Plan Development and Approval Year: 2002 January 17 - Public asks for help with park vandalism at the Hamlin Citizens Advisory Council (HCAC). Volunteers sought to address the problem through development of a parks master plan. April 18 - Concept of draft master plan presented to HCAC for comment. June 20 - HCAC reviews draft final master plan and endorses the establishment of the Pope Park Improvement Project (PPIP). June 21 - PPIP launches Web site in conjunction with the HCAC (www.intcomm.net/~hamlin/PPlP.htm). June 27 - PPIP hosts the Pope Parks Master Plan Town Hall to collect comments from area residents. July 10 - Pope Parks Master Plan approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council. September 9 - Corpus Christi City Council to review the Pope Parks Master Plan. Master Plan Implementation October 2002 - Phase I; installation of rail barrier and groundbreaking, finalize planting plan. November 2002 - Phase I; tree planting. May 2003 - Phase II; benches, bike racks, trash receptacles and community/donor board. 2004? - Phase HI; xeriscaping, pedestrian lighting, exercise circuit, skate/bike features. Phase I: Begin October 2002 26 Trees Rail Barrier Tud and Drip Irrigation Phase I1: Begin 2003 1 Bike Rack 5 Benches 5 Trash Receptacles Phase II1: Begin? 1 Xeriscaped Area North Pope Park Catalina Peerman I ~1 Peerman Legend '~ Tree Wilson Elementary ~ Trash Can Bench Bike Rack Slide T Signs ~' Power Poles ~*r Water Fountain - - Sidewalk Pope Parks Master Plan For Corpus Christi City Council September 9, 2002 mag¢ This Side Ink Jet - Image Other Side All other3 - Image This Side Ink .let. image Other Side All others - Image This Side Ink Jet - Image Other Side All others - Image This S ~OOq ~edmevoH nige8 :l eesdq South Pope Park Wilson Elementary Bermuda Williamson Driftwood Legend ~ Tree ,~ Trash Can Bench Playground t Signs ~' Power Poles · Pedestrian Lighting -- Sidewalk Pope Parks Master Plan For Corpus Christi City Council September 9, 2002 Live Oaks, Cedar Elms, Planting Materials, and Boulders. Possibly Palms and Mesauites. Trees Total 26 $ 2,402 38 $ 2,879 64 $ 5,281 Bike racks, benches and concrete pads, trash receptacles, rail fencing, donor recognition boards. Total Furnishings 4,708 $ 4,294 $ 9,002 Foota 550'x4' $13,200 $ 13,200 Material & installation Trees instead of Pedestrian 12 $ 14,200 12 $ 14,200 12 $ 12 $ 1,428 Total Xeriscape $ 1,196 $ 1,310 $ 2,506 12 Station Additional Rec Features $ 5,996 $ 7,150 Subtotal $ 57,335 Add 30% Total - ESTIMATED $ 17,201 $ 74,536 PPIP Final Master Plan July 10, 2002 Pope Parks Improvement Project 621 Santa Monica Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Pope Parks Improvement Project 621 Santa Monica Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Resident 621 Sal]lfl Monlca Place Corous Cl~stl, Texas 78411 Phffie: 36~853-9328 or 36~-854-2635 Fax: 361-853 9869 Email: ~mi~ca~swbell. net July 2, 2002 Dan L. Whitworth Director Parks and Recreation Department P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277 Dear Dan: Thank you for meeting with us June 20, 2002 to discuss the community draft master plan for Pope Parks. We received many valuable suggestions and comments during the meeting that will help improve our project. As we move forward with the project we will comply with your recommendations including: · Provide detall~clu~ ~Xffy?cement of new trees; · X.eriscaped art~ would n~ be sut~or~l~to t~dded maintenance requirements; · Park benches should be the standard units currently being procured by the city. We also discussed specific ways that the Parks and Recreation Department and the PPIP can work together to implement the plan once it is finalized and approved. The following list summarizes the tasks that your department has offered to perform: · Labor for installation of park benches and bench pads. Contingent upon receipt of an authorizing letter from CClSD, installation and welding of 2- 7/8" steel tubing for barrier to be placed on CCISD property around the Wilson Elementary north parking lot. Pipe to be secured by PPIP. · Contingent upon adequate onsite electrical systems, installation of drip irrigation and control box for new trees. If the existing box cannot support additional controls, alternative means for irrigation will be provided. Hoses, quick couplers, and keys will be provided if necessary. July 2, 2002 Page 2 Labor for installation of new trees; · Material and installation for two (2) types of trash receptacles (barrel and square lattice); · Labor and materials for installation of bike racks. Racks to be provided by PPIP. Your department also offered mesquite saplings from Oso Parkway, landscape boulders, and Washingtonian Palms from the City's nursery. We were very encouraged to receive this generous support and look forward to seeing the plan approved. Sincerely, Dawn Bissell Douglas H. Baker President Vice-President Improvements: 64 New Trees Planted Watadng System. Upgraded Parking Lot Rail Installed Equipment: $ 4,700 Catalina Peerman Legend ~ Existing Tree ® New Tree Existing Bench New Bench (Phase II) - - Sidewalk Wilson Elementary / Peerman Bermuda ®~) Williarnson North Pope Park · 4.3 acres with trees including live oak, mesquite, crepe myrtle, and Chinese tallow; · Used extensively by soccer players ages 8 and under dudng spdng and fall seasons; · Most recent rutting occurred June, 2002 (minor); · Most recent major rutting occurred winter 2001 with scars still visible; and · Repairs to automated irrigation 75 pement complete. Phase I Improvements · Perimeter planting of 26 trees such as cedar elm, pecan, anaqua, omamental evergreen pear, bur oak, western soapberry, Texas mountain laurel and wild olive; and · Installation of rail barrier around Wilson Elementary teachers' parking lot. South Pope Park · 8.0 acres with trees including live oak and mesquite; · Used extensively by soccer players ages 9--14 during spring and fall seasons; · Most recent rutting occurred June, 2002 (minor); · Most recent major rutting occurred winter 2001; and · Repairs to automated irrigation complete. Phase I Improvements Perimeter planting of 38 trees such as cedar elm, pecan, anaqua, ornamental evergreen pear, bur oak, wastem soapperry, Texas mountain laurel and wild olive. pope parks Improvement project Det Sheet' D,.mer OOa "Realize improved clean, and beautiful North and South Pope Parks to enhance the quality of life for residents and the enjoynnent of visitors." Pope Parks Improvement Project Mission Statement Why Plant Trees? · Deter vandals from damag- ing park property; · Improve neighborhood prop- erly values; · Add shade and natural beauty; · Species variety guards against plight and diseases; and · It's good for the environment. Organized for a Better Neighborhood Great neighborhoods don't just happen, they are built. Most Pope Place residents agree that we are in one of best neighborhoods in Corpus Christi. But as budgetary constraints squeeze funding for local projects, the prospect for reduced services is becoming a reality. The Pope Parks Improvement Project (PPIP) was established to reverse this trend through community involvement. In political terms, organized communities receive greater attention from elected officials and public servants. Now that the residents of Pope Park are organized, it's time to mobilize. Accomplishments... · Nonprofit community group, Pope Parks Improvement Project (PPIP) established; · Developed the community- based Pope Parks Master Plan, which received ap- proval by the Parks and Rec- reation Advisory Cor~mittee; · More than $1,300 dollars has been collected in PPIP mem- bership donations; · PPIP has received commit- ments of in-kind contributions exceeding $10,950 for Phase I improvements; · Established Web site to com- municate with Pope Park residents at www.intcomm. net/~hamlin/PPIP · Worked to get sprinkler sys- tem repairs completed. Protecting Our Interests---One Tree at a Time Whether you walk, jog, fide, or just drive around Pope Park, it is hard not to notice the frequent rutting that occurs on the grassy fields. This van- dalism causes unsightly scars, is costly to repair, and increases the chance of injury to our children. During a public meeting, city officials once pro- posed protecting the park with a chain link fence. While residents vehe- mently opposed this idea, it did highlight the need for a "community- based" plan to address our concerns. With support from city officials, the police department, and after several meetings with residents, the PPIP finalized the Pope Parks Improvement Project Master Plan. The plan, which includes the designed use of trees and other park features as envirortmental barriers, was submitted to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council. The plan was highly praised and received unanimous approval from advisory council members. This Comm nity Project Needs U The PPIP is working to plant all the trees in the master plan this fall/ winter. Our fundraising strategy includes grant proposals, and corporate and business donations, and in-kind contributions. But most of all, it de- pends on the financial support of Pope Park residents like you. We are asking each of our neighbors join the PPIP through a generous donation, and help build a neighborhood worth protecting. Pope Parks Improvement Project Board Officers Dominique Arsuaga--Phone: 851-8226 Doug Baker--Phone: 853-9328 Dawn Bissell--Phone: 854-2635 Charlotte HutchLson--Phone :857-2430 Pat Rousseau--Phone: 851-1074 Everette Smilh--Phone: 855-0171 Se~ tax deductible membership donations to: Beautify Corpus Chris~i--PPIP cio Pat Rousseau 513 Grant Place Corpus Christi, TX 78411