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Corey, a parks staff member, reported the father‑daughter dance drew 850 registrants — the largest turnout on record for that event — and that the department had to cap attendance. Sports registration closed recently for recreational leagues: staff recorded 1,311 registrants for the draft league and 12 full select teams across age divisions. Corey said draft leagues provide opportunities for children who do not have established teams while select teams register together and typically enter tournaments.

Staff also previewed spring offerings and special events: spring break camps, a special‑needs Easter egg hunt on April 5 (held at Yellowjacket because of accessibility), a Spring Extravaganza on April 12, concerts by the lake and Founders Day with country artist Josh Turner as headliner. Staff said additional Founders Day acts are not yet announced.

Corey said staff are exploring adding a third time slot for the father‑daughter dance to accommodate demand and that the department is working to minimize wait lists. The department posts program details and registration links on its Facebook page and the city website.

Board members did not take formal action on program updates; staff asked the board to note the program schedules and attend community events where possible.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rockwall - Parks & Recreation Board - Feb 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parks staff reported record or high participation in community programs — including 850 registrants for the father‑daughter dance and 1,311 draft‑league baseball/softball registrants — and previewed upcoming events including a Founders Day headliner.","taxTitle","Rockwall City, Rockwall County, Texas","taxId",54915,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6681910,"Parks Staff Outline Daily Maintenance Work, Equipment Inventory and In‑House Repairs",491,857000,1348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220222-1a78915df6d57356d3b3dae109433d6a&start=857&end=1348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220222-1a78915df6d57356d3b3dae109433d6a/thumbnail_857000.jpg","/articles/6681910/Rockwall-City/Rockwall-County/Texas/Parks-Staff-Outline-Daily-Maintenance-Work-Equipment-Inventory-and-InHouse-Repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6681910-58631c90027cf2f51b2054b6e9b6db5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213737&Signature=afL8ha2EvL3u6eUrdYqgJUfdwgtZ2DTqypDEVrvDlwToNXEW1gS1F7HW5y~hSAEM7O0sjoeURqwQamEYh2zqPsCmG36hgw~22LLjgo3W-XXr4PwU6RERylQTUPjudsHWIuGIrZV6EEdDi3itw3luWadFahr6-ykVYk6YD6sssUssZWrjcgxeTY3ElQ~1lUYudGNJ1KvlGvqrdPfSFz4zDAVNN7uPAqZ0PssBthhCH9idaH5FzjG10-Kyg4OAU52DpAQioFxboP3SYtMt1DXnjNdILYsjVMxdhWMp-oI2huhc21cWzl7mBCSntSPUrpUsZufGNjfhn6rfgVT8dAmN-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff told the Rockwall City Park Board about the scope of routine maintenance, recent storm damage repairs and an expanded in‑house equipment repair and training program.

A parks staff member described the department’s day‑to‑day responsibilities, which include urban forestry, litter control, weekly property inspections, pool maintenance, irrigation repairs, restrooms, athletic fields, trail systems, lighting and park asset maintenance. The staff member said the department maintains a fleet of 22 trucks, 17 trailers, about 40 gas‑powered handheld and non‑handheld pieces of equipment, eight finish mowers, seven heavy equipment tractors and four medium tractors.

Staff described a shift toward more in‑house maintenance and operator training. Travis said staff attempted to keep more work internal this year and used the repair work as training for operators — from changing blades to checking engine compression and replacing parts. \"Bridal is probably better repairing the equipment than the manufacturers,\" Travis said, noting the change saved the department money in some cases but that a few specialized pieces were still sent to vendors.

Board members raised a few site‑specific maintenance items: a permanent pipe rail will replace split rail at Myers (the department plans to use the Myers installation as a template for similar upgrades citywide), and staff have been addressing wind damage at the harbor and other parks following recent storms. Staff also said they are disassembling and salvaging wood from one barn for possible reuse at a future facility and are managing debris removal with roll‑offs as needed.

A parks staff member said most vehicle and equipment repairs are handled in‑house unless a vendor is required for specialized service. Staff also noted constraints on specialized tools and lifts for larger work, and that the in‑house program included operator buy‑in by having operators maintain their assigned equipment under supervision.

The board did not take formal action on these operational items; staff requested board awareness and said they will return with updates as projects proceed.","Parks staff summarized routine and storm‑damage repairs, inventory counts, an in‑house equipment maintenance program and plans to replace wood rail with permanent metal pipe rail at Myers Park.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6681916,"Park Board Approves Parkland Dedication Ordinance, Adopts Updated Developer Fee Schedule",513,82000,595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220222-1a78915df6d57356d3b3dae109433d6a&start=82&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220222-1a78915df6d57356d3b3dae109433d6a/thumbnail_82000.jpg","/articles/6681916/Rockwall-City/Rockwall-County/Texas/Park-Board-Approves-Parkland-Dedication-Ordinance-Adopts-Updated-Developer-Fee-Schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6681916-d44df25a1f9850cb518fdef02b818047/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213737&Signature=Lc5sGcY8FeUvbMqyaa7t4jSv3SxprH9v48u7Nt1NOt9sS2lsp~aeyUPI7Bl2OCCqCMtgEjzTheLUWygRZgvidu5aKCeSMwA7QSnILr4kCkOuq~RmUrnnv5lrnACkc~pfaNjT09Jau2G~LkrWg-glKjvC0TCady9UPmL803xfUPSSCu9wbPDTDumVpcZ52c3~5EmnnD8U-MtroVLejBlqIJepf~4pqa3IgQ-HhafdFCZ0VDrypj893T56BGV6v6-UDD9DMOXry7mrIN6ov4rvC3rOVmYORAPTyCLm09HGwOdGGjI9ujLTPdw-cH8rlALcVNYKZDzVmw8x9570t48lfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockwall City Park Board voted to approve a Parkland Dedication Ordinance and its accompanying fee schedule after staff presented updated cost and acreage figures for park development and land acquisition.

The ordinance adopts new per‑project cost estimates and a formula that derives developer fees from each park district’s projected ultimate dwelling build‑out. Staff presented revised unit costs for amenities and an updated market value per acre that together form the basis of the cash‑in‑lieu and pro‑rata equipment fees that developers will pay.

Travis, a parks staff member, told the board the ordinance reflects new market and construction estimates and that the figures will be forwarded to city council for formal adoption. He summarized the updated cost breakdown: $705,000 for amenities (automatic irrigation, turf, landscaping, trails, pavilions, playgrounds, benches and trash cans) and $825,000 for land acquisition, for a combined development estimate of $1,530,000 to develop an 11‑acre park with roughly 4–5 acres fully developed. He also said the market survey raised the park acreage value from about $70,000 per acre to $75,000 per acre this year.

Using Park District 1 as the board’s example (an ultimate build‑out of 592 dwellings), staff showed the math that produces per‑dwelling fees: $705,000 divided by 592 yields a pro‑rata equipment fee of $1,190.88 per dwelling; $825,000 divided by 592 yields a land cash‑in‑lieu fee of $1,393.58 per dwelling. Staff noted those per‑dwelling amounts vary across districts: districts with larger build‑outs produce lower per‑dwelling fees (for example, a district with 4,600 dwellings would yield roughly $153 for equipment and $179 for land per dwelling, using the same totals), while small districts with fewer dwellings can produce per‑dwelling land fees in the multiple thousands (for example, with about 350 dwellings the land cash‑in‑lieu would be about $2,357 per dwelling).

Board members discussed the basis for the market value and how fees are assessed per ultimate dwelling rather than by parcel value. Staff said the market survey (not attached to the packet) explains the valuation methodology and that staff will bring the survey to the next work session for review.

A board member moved to approve the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and all associated fees; another board member seconded. The motion passed. The ordinance will be assigned an ordinance number when it goes to city council for final action.

Votes at a glance
• Approval of minutes from the Jan. 7, 2025 Park Board meeting — motion to accept minutes; passed.
• Approval of Parkland Dedication Ordinance and associated fees — motion to approve; motion passed; ordinance to be forwarded to city council for assignment of an ordinance number.

Board members and staff said staff will bring the full market survey and additional detail to the board’s upcoming work session so board members and developers can see the underlying calculations and methodology.","The Rockwall City Park Board voted to approve a Parkland Dedication Ordinance and associated fees after staff presented updated cost estimates and per‑dwelling fee calculations based on revised market values and build‑out projections.","actionData","errors"]

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