2023-002 Pecan Creek Regional Trail Date: January 6,2023 Report No. 2023-002
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Pecan Creek Regional Trail Master Plan
BACKGROUND:
City Council adopted the Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master Plan (PRTSMP) on March
1, 2022. The PRTSMP identifies trails as one of the community's main priorities and mentions a
future trail along the Pecan Creek Corridor. Hence, on May 17, 2022, City Council approved a
professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for professional design services for
the Pecan Creek Regional Trail Master Plan.
The City of Denton owns a significant amount of land within the Pecan Creek corridor. The
proposed path will go through both private and City land. The regional trail length is estimated to
be between seven to ten miles long. The trail's starting point is from the DCTA Rail Trail/Fred
Moore Park, with the endpoint providing a connection towards Lewisville Lake.
The life cycle for a park master plan consists of the stages below. The project is currently in stage
five:
1. Hire Consulting Firm
2. Assessment&Rendering Creation
3. Community Engagement&Workshop Meetings
4. Board& Commissions Engagement
5. Final Adoption of Master Plan
6. Construction Document Creation
7. If applicable, Grant Writing/Application
8. Funding Allocation
9. Procurement Process/Construction
10. Grand Opening
The contract scope entails creating a 30% schematic design to provide the primary
alignment/blueprint of the trail. Over the last eight months, staff conducted steps two through four
of the master plan life cycle to identify the recommended scope of the project for a final plan.
DISCUSSION:
From June to August 2022, Halff Associates, Inc. and Parks and Recreation staff held numerous
meetings and on-site visits in collaboration with City staff from the following departments:
Environmental Services and Sustainability, Capital Projects/Engineering Department, and the
Development Service Review Team (Planning, Engineering, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Fire,
Transportation). Through this process, Halff understood the trail limits, hydrology, and
surrounding ecological barriers that may exist. With this information, Halff provided an initial
conceptual alignment graphic for community feedback.
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Engagement Process
On August 30, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) started the community
engagement phase by conducting a virtual community input meeting to seek feedback on the
conceptual alignment. As part of the community engagement process, staff attended numerous
events highlighted in Chart A below. These events were beneficial in achieving the final
conceptual plan. The feedback received was positive, and residents agreed with the proposed
alignment. In addition, most of the comments received were more specific to details that will be
accomplished in future public meetings as the trail design approaches the 100% design plans.
Below are some of those comments:
• Trail surfacing
• Construction timeline
• Connection to DCTA Rail Trail
• Shade along trail
• Park furnishings: Benches,water fountains, E-bike chargers, bicycle maintenance stations,
and workout stations along the trail.
Chart A: Public Engagement Recap
Date Event Location Estimated
Attendance
08/30/2022 Virtual Input Meeting Zoom 23
09/14/2022 Preserve at Pecan Creek HOA Preserve at Pecan Creek 6
Committee Clubhouse
09/29/2022 PARKing Day Downtown Square 250
09/29/2022 National Night Out Wolff Park 500
10/03/2022 15t Park Board Presentation Civic Center
10/04/2022 National Night Out Joe Skiles Park 250
10/05/2022 Denton 360 North Branch Library 18
10/05/2022 Twilight Tunes Wolff s Park 125
10/07/2022 Arts &Jazz Festival Quakertown Park 800
10/08/2022 Arts &Jazz Festival Quakertown Park 2500
10/09/2022 Arts &Jazz Festival Quakertown Park 1500
10/15/2022 Dia de Los Muertos MLK Rec Center 25
10/20/2022 Twilight Tunes Wolff s Park 100
11/17/2022 State of the City Embassy Suites 25
12/06/2022 ALH Lunch Discussion American Legion Hall Sr. 12
Center
12/08/2022 SED Community Meeting MLK Jr. Recreation Center 16
TOTAL EVENTS: 16 ESTIMATED TOTALS 6,150
Discuss Website Visits Subscription Comments
Denton.com Following Project /Posts
Engagement 236 91 4
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Based on all the findings, Halff Associates and PARD staff identified a final alignment plan that
will feature the following as depicted in Exhibit 3:
• Seven to eight miles of the primary trail.
• Minimum of ten-foot-wide concrete trail
• Identified potential trailhead locations (Park&Walk/Park& Bike)
• The trail plan is portrayed in segments (phases) for flexibility of implementation.
Cost Summary
Halff Associates Inc. contract is funded by Parkland Dedication and Development fees for the total
amount of amount $145,000.00. Staff is looking at ways to reduce costs by making adjustments
such as eliminating bridge crossings with at-grade crossings in certain sections. This will be looked
at further as designs documents progress. The provided cost incorporates the installation of bridge
crossings.
PARD staff intends to submit grant applications through various organizations that offer grant
funding for further design and construction of trails. Currently, $1,000,000 is allocated to this
project from Park Dedication/Development and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
PARD staff anticipates using this funding to potentially receive a competitive matching grant for
further design and construction of trails
Halff provided additional estimated costs regarding anticipated design and annual maintenance
costs.
Next Steps:
If Council approves the final plan,Halff Associates will finalize the 30%schematic plan. The 30%
milestone will provide PARD with documents for grant funding consideration.PARD staff intends
to submit grant applications through various organizations that offer grant funding for further
design and construction of trails, such as:
• North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
• Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)
• Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT).
PARD staff anticipates submitting a preliminary application for a Transportation Alternative Grant
through TXDOT in January 2023. If TXDOT authorizes approval of the initial application, the
main application will be due in June 2023. Halff Associates will need three to four months to
complete the 30% schematic plan, which meets the TXDOT grant deadline window.
CONCLUSION:
Please provide input to the City Manager's Office on this master plan by 5 p.m. on January 13 ,
2023. Staff will utilize Council input in a future meeting requesting approval and adoption of the
Pecan Creek Regional Trail Master Plan
Date: January 6,2023 Report No. 2023-002
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Public Input Presentation
2. Final Presentation (Draft)
3. Initial Conceptual Master Plan
4. Final Pecan Creek Trail Alignment
5. Public Engagement Report
STAFF CONTACT:
Chris Escoto
Park Planner
chri s.e scotogcityofdenton.com
(940) 349-8232
REOUESTOR:
Staff Initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Parks and Recreation
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
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• SCOPE OF PROJECT CONSISTS OF 30 %
SCHEMATIC LEVEL ( PROJECT ALIGNMENT )
PROJECT ' INTENT OF PROJECT IS TO IDENTIFY THE TRAIL
ALIGNMENT AND PURSUE THE REMAINING
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION THROUGH GRANT
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BACKGROUND • SEVERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FEDERAL
STATE , AND REGIONAL ( NPS, TPWD, NCTCOG ,
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MINIMUM 10FT ( CONCRETE , NATURAL, BIKE / PED
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS TO SEEK INPUT
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022.
PRESENTATION AND PROJECT INFORMATION
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PARK PLANNING STAFF ATTENDING VARIOUS
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PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF
• GARY PACKAN , DIRECTOR OF PARKS &
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FINCE ESPINOZA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARK
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• JOHN WHITMORE , PARK PLANNING MANAGER
• CHRIS ESCOTO, PARK PLANNER
PROJECT • HAYWOOD MORGAN , URBAN FORESTER
ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF
TEAM • NATHAN GEORGE , SR . PLANNER BICYCLE ,
PEDESTRIAN , ADA COORDINATOR
• CHRISTI UPTON , ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES &
SUSTAINABILITY
• DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REVIEW TEAM
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Location: Pecan Creek (Starting point DCTA Rail Trail/Fred Moore Park heading east towards Lewisville Lake)
Consultant: Halff & Associates
City Staff: Parks and Recreation, Environmental Services, Engineering, and Development Services Review Team
Project Kickoff: June 2022
Project Scope: Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master Plan adopted March 2022. Pecan Creek Trail was identified within the
plan. First trail project from plan.
• 30% schematic level & project cost estimations.
• This is the blueprint and will identify the trail alignment.
• Intent of project is to identify the trail alignment and pursue the remaining Design & Construction through grant funding.
(Federal, State, Regional Grants)
DENTON - -
Master Plan Process
1 . Hire consulting firm 6. Construction Document Creation
2. Assessment & Rendering Creation 7. If applicable, Grant
3 . Community Engagement & Writing/Application
Workshop Meetings 8. Funding Allocation
4. Board & Commissions 9. Procurement Process/Construction
Engagement 10. Grand Opening
5. Final Adoption of Master Plan
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Project & Goals
1. Trails were identified as a priority in our public engagement CHARACTER C O N N E C T I V I T Y
meetings for the City's Parks, Recreation and Trails System
Master Plan
GOALS:
• Create a Safe, accessible connection from DCTA Rail Trail to the City's
eastern limits towards Lewisville Lake. � •
2. Greenbelts & Easements become a focus for limited interrupted !=,! + f_
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• Design for all users to promote safety, exploration and social benefits
• The main trail path will consist of a minimum of 10 ft. wide concrete _
trails with secondary access points such as granite, asphalt, etc. —
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Public Engagement - Summary
Date Even Location Estimated
Attendance
June-July 2022 Field Assessments with Urban Forester, Engineering On-Site Field Assessment 7 staff & 4
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Aug. 30, 2022 Virtual Community Meeting Zoom 23
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Sep. 14, 2022 Preserve at Pecan Creek HOA Preserve at Pecan Creek 6
Clubhouse
Sep. 29, 2022 PARKing Day Downtown Square 250 r
Sep. 29, 2022 National Night Out Event Industrial St./Wolff's Park 500 .,
Oct. 3, 2022 Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Board Meeting Civic Center
Oct. 4, 2022 National Night Out Event Joe Skiles Park 250 In-Person Statistics
Total Public Events: 16
Oct. 5, 2022 Twilight Tunes Wolff's Park 125
Oct. 5, 2022 Denton 360 North Branch Library 18 Estimated Total
Oct. 7-9, 2022 (3 days) Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Civic Center Park 4,800 Attendance: 6,150
Oct. 15, 2022 Dia De Los Muertos MLK Jr. Recreation Center 25 Online Statistics
Oct. 20, 2022 Twilight Tunes Wolff's Park 100 Website Visits: 236
Nov. 17, 2022 State of the City Embassy Suites 25
Subscriptions (Follow
Dec. 6, 2022 ALH Community Lunch ALH Senior Center 12 Project): 91
Dec. 8, 2022 SED City Community Meeting MLK Jr. Recreation Center 16
June-December 2022 Discuss Denton.com Engagement Online Comments/Posts: 4
Engagement Feedback
• Overall, comments about the alignment were positive. •
• Most comments are specific to the timeline and related
to the amenities residents want to see featured .
• Unfortunately, these specifics aren't necessarily known yet, but
will be identified in the future plans for this project. (I. E)
• Construction timelines
• Park furnishing/amenities along trail
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Estimated Costs
• Overall Trail Cost (2022): $18,816,752.50 • Anticipated Annual Maintenance
• Segments give the City the flexibility for a phased approach. Cost: $109,712.38
• Phase 1A: $2,822,105.00 • Further Design Cost: (Shovel
• *Alternative- Phase 113: $2,240,485.00 (At Grade Crossings)
• Phase 2: $2,240485.00 Ready) : $2,840,248. 13
• Phase 3: $4,445,870.00
• Phase 4: $4,679,155.00
• Phase 5A (Townsend Green): $885,235.00
• *USACE Approval- Phase 5B (Preserve at Pecan Creek Crossing) 2,740,530.00
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Next Steps
• If approved, Halff Associates will finalize the 30% schematic plan.
• The 30% milestone will provide PARD with documents for grant funding consideration.
• Halff Associates anticipates submitting a preliminary application for a Transportation
Alternative Grant through TXDOT in January 2023. If TXDOT authorizes approval of the
initial application, the main application will be due in June 2023.
• Halff Associates will need three to four months to complete the 30% schematic plan,
which meets the TXDOT grant deadline window.
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Pecan Creek Regional Trail - Engagement Report
Event# Date Event Location Est.Attendance
1 8/30/2022 Virtual Community Meeting Zoom 23
2 9/14/2022 Preserve at Pecan Creek HOA Preserve at Pecan Creek Clubhouse 6
3 9/29/2022 PARKing Day Downtown Square 250
4 9/29/2022 National Night Out Wolff's Park 500
5 10/3/2022 1st Park Board Presentation Civic Center
6 10/4/2022 National Night Out Joe Skiles Park 250
7 10/5/2022 Denton 360 North Branch Library 18
8 10/5/2022 Twilight Tunes Wolff's Park 125
9 10/7/2022 Arts &Jazz Festival Quakertown Park 800
10 10/8/2022 Arts &Jazz Festival Quakertown Park 2500
11 10/9/2022 Arts &Jazz Festival Quakertown Park 1500
12 10/15/2022 Dia de los Muertos MLK Rec Center 25
13 10/20/2022 Twilight Tunes Wolff's Park 100
13 11/17/2022 State of the City Embassy Suites 25
15 12/6/2022 ALH Lunch Discussion American Legion Hall Sr. Center 12
16 12/8/2022 ISED Community Meeting MLK Jr Rec Center 16
TOTAL 6150
MASTER PLAN
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City staff from the Parks and Recreation Department and consultants will host the virtual
meeting to provide residents an opportunity to review the proposed trail alignment and
provide feedback on the future regional trail.
For details on how to participate and register for the virtual community meeting,
visit www.cityofdenton.com/virtualcommunitymeeting.
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