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Court authorizes RFQ for concept plan for Guadalupe River Ranch park; split vote 3–2
Summary
The court authorized issuing an RFQ to develop a concept plan for the Guadalupe River Ranch park property (about 300+ acres), noting the purchase price could be used as match for grants; the motion passed 3–2 with the judge and one commissioner opposed.
Commissioners authorized the purchasing agent to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) to prepare a concept development plan for the recently purchased Guadalupe River Ranch property near FM 474 and the Guadalupe River.
Commissioner Regent noted the property was purchased using ARPA and other funds and that preparing a site plan and cost estimates is necessary for grant applications and responsible planning. Staff said some grant programs require a property‑specific site plan and cost estimate; the purchase price could be used as match for certain state grant applications. One commissioner urged a broader master‑planning approach across county parkland rather than initiating a single‑park RFQ now; supporters replied the RFQ could be phased and that the courts needed to meet grant timelines.
The court approved proceeding with the RFQ for the Guadalupe River Ranch (motion carried 3–2). Staff noted the RFQ could be written broadly to allow submissions that cover multiple properties if the court later directs expansion of scope.
