Proposition 2 - Parks & Recreation
Citizens of New Braunfels enjoy a higher than average quality of life, due in part to our Parks & Recreation opportunities. This bond proposal includes park enhancements, phase one of a 150+ acre sports complex, and a much-needed riverbank stabilization.
Election Results:
For - 70.29%
Against - 29.71%
Several parks will benefit from the allocation of funding for the installation of all ability enhancements. These additions make our parks more welcoming and inclusive for visitors of all abilities. Furthermore, City Staff has worked with a national grant program. We're happy to announce that the City will receive a 1:1 fund match, doubling the $500,000 approved by voters.
ZIPP FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX
BACKGROUND: This Complex, located at the intersection of Klein Rd & FM 1044, will span over 150 acres and include: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Concessions, Restrooms, Shading, and Parking. The project was originally envisioned in a Sports Complex Study in 2006. In 2013, voters approved a bond that included land for the project. In 2019, Voters approved a bond that included funds for construction for Phase 1 of the project, and the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation committed to an additional $15 Million dollars for this phase. Phase 1 of the project is in the final design stages and is currently anticipated to begin in Fall 2023. Additional phases of the project will follow when funding is available.
TOTAL COST: $25,784,920 (Phase 1)
CURRENT STATUS: Final Design
FUNDING SOURCE:2019 Bond Program, NBEDC, TPWD Grant
NOTABLE PROGRESS UPDATES:
2019 - Voter Approved Bond - $10.7m for Phase 1
2020 - Utility Coordination and 60% of Design Completed
2020 - Texas Parks & Wildlife Awards $750k Grant
2021 - Final Design & Permitting
2022- Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method chosen
2023-CMAR Selection and begin construction
Construction of the project is expected to take 15 Months and begin in September 2023.