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Balcones Heights moves to apply for Texas Parks & Wildlife grant to build Novak Park dog area
Summary
City staff told council they will apply for a $264,338 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for a two-section dog park at Novak Park; the grant requires a 50% match and council approved submission and preliminarily supported the design.
City Administrator Maria Hernandez presented renderings and details for a Novak Park dog park and asked the council to authorize submitting a Texas Parks & Wildlife local grant application with a requested $264,338 for phase one. Hernandez said the city’s required match would be roughly $132,169 (50%), and councilmembers raised questions about fundraising, donor outreach and the design elements for small- and large-dog sections.
Several residents who earlier spoke during public comment had urged investment in parks and dog amenities. Council approved submitting the grant application before the August 3 deadline and instructed staff to continue outreach for matching funds and potential donors.
