City plans half-mile Heritage Hills trail to connect Willow Road and Crosland Park; funding match proposed

City staff described a proposed walking trail to connect the Heritage Hills neighborhood to Willow Road and Crosland Park, highlighting alignment, phasing and funding.

The project would run along Wagon Trail and through preserved green space between neighborhood streets, replacing or upgrading sections of an existing narrow path. Staff said they have completed survey work and that design is roughly 90% finished. The recommended build is a 10-foot-wide concrete trail approximately half a mile long.

Staff proposed breaking the project into two phases: Phase 1 from Oxford to Wagon Trail (estimated at roughly $300,000–$400,000) with a local match of about $75,000, and a shorter Phase 2 segment to close the remaining gap (smaller estimate). Bidding would likely take two months and construction is estimated at about four months for a built timeline after procurement.

Staff reported outreach to the neighborhood homeowners association and said they had not received opposition from HOA members. Commissioners discussed crosswalks and mid-block crossing options at Oxford and the importance of safe pedestrian connections to Crosland Park activities. No formal action was taken; staff will complete final plans and return for funding and contract steps.