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City of Euless

Capital Project Request

Department: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Date Prepared: May 12, 2008
Submitted By: RAY MCDONALD Date Completed:
Project Title: TRAIL ENHANCEMENTS PHASE I
PARKS/ RECREATION
Project Type: Sub -Type: TRAIL SYSTEM
C
Project Code: Priority:
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS AND/ OR MASTER PLAN:
Trail -related improvements were included in the Needs Assessment and Priority Ranking sections of the
adopted 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project consists of Phase I of trail enhancements identified in the adopted Parks Master Plan which
includes additional water fountains, additional benches, construction of shaded seating areas, addition and/ or
installation of new exercise equipment, and picnic stations along the trails as well as construction of additional
pedestrian bridges in high water areas. Also identified, is the need to address various areas in the trails system
that might need to be converted from unpaved to paved trails.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Euless has experienced significant progress in the last few years in the area of trail development
with an extensive network of paved and unpaved trails. The trails system is a valuable asset to the community
as it provides a safe means for non -vehicular travel, and also provides an opportunity for a variety of
unstructured, low -impact recreational pursuits. The development and maintenance of the trails system
continues to receive significant support from the citizens as indicated in the responses to the needs assessment
survey conducted as a part of the Master Plan update.

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