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R2024-055 2024-03-25DocuSign Envelope ID: 0CD57C40-DC40-4143-AD02-00EC7FD2A8FE RESOLUTION NO. R2024-55 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, approving participation in the Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project, requesting $4,141,950.00 towards the total estimated cost of $8,283,900.00 for the Clear Creek Recreational Trails Segment No. 5 Project in Pearland, Harris County, Texas. WHEREAS, the City of Pearland is a city with residents who are also constituents of Harris County Precinct 2; and WHEREAS, both entities share the goal of improving the experiences of their shared constituents residing in the boundaries of the City of Pearland and Harris County Precinct 2; and WHEREAS, the proposed "Clear Creek Recreational Trails Segment No. 5" Project is critical infrastructure that serves the shared goals of the City of Pearland and Harris County Precinct 2; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS; Section 1. That the City of Pearland has submitted a partnership application with Harris County Precinct 2 for the proposed "Clear Creek Recreational Trails Segment No. 5" and commits a total of $4,141,95.000 toward this goal. Section 2. That the City of Pearland requests a total of $4,141,950 in additional funds from Harris County Precinct 2 for the "Clear Creek Recreational Trails Segment No. 5." PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 25th day of March, A.D., 2024. DocuSigned by: -2raoBo53Dc2A475... J KEVIN COLS MAYOR aligned by: Fra n.a-s Q�tMLar o9:c22531rrF415... FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC CITY SECRETARY EID3AS TO F,M: tY~ C1.,CA000DD1r4B6 DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, Texas 77581 Tel: 281.652 1600 pearlandtx.gov February 16, 2024 Adrian Garcia Commissioner Harris County Precinct 2 1001 Preston St. #924 Houston, TX 77002 RE: Letter of Intent for HC Precinct 2 Project Dear Commissioner Garcia: I am writing this letter to notify Harris County Precinct 2 of the City of Pearland's intent to construct a segment of recreational trail with proposed Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project Grant funds. The proposed costs include right-of-way, environmental review and management, design/engineering and surveys, and construction costs. The City will maintain the trail segments accordingly, so no Harris County funding will be needed for maintenance. The trail segments proposed for funding in this application will connect at an existing trail end at Province Village Park, along Clear Creek, and extend approximately 3.8 miles to Dixie Farm Road. The proposed scope of work is part of a larger, 21-mile recreational trail system that will ultimately connect to Tom Bass, Adair, El Franco Lee and newly renamed "Juneteenth Park" in Harris County, resulting in a signature recreational amenity and transportation alternative for the area. The total proposed cost is $8,283,900. The City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) policy indicates if the City is able to secure any additional funding towards the cost of CIP project, Certificates of Obligation (CO) funding can be used to complete the work. Therefore, Pearland is able to match Harris County Precinct 2 grant funding to bring this project to fruition/completion, which is outlined in the budget portion of the application as being $4,141,950 (50% of total project costs). The City's application is complete to the extent required by the Precinct, but project staff and management are available to provide clarification, additional information or other documents necessary as the process moves forward. On behalf of our citizens, we greatly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to potential funding for this wonderful project. Sincerely Trent Epperson, City Manager ADRIAN GARCIA COMMISSIONER CIP Partnership Project Request Form Requesting Agency Information Requesting Agency City Pearland of Requesting Agency Primary POC First Name Lorenzo Last Name Wingate Title Director - Engineering and Public Works Phone Number 281-652-1641 (direct office); 281-841-0707 (mobile) Email Address LWINGATE@PEARLANDTX.GOV Physical Address 2016 Old Alvin, Pearland TX 77581 Requesting Agency Secondary POC First Name Joel Last Name Hardy Title Grants - Special Projects Administrator Phone Number 281-652-1795 (direct office); 281-924-2331 (mobile) Email Address JHARDY©PEARLANDTX.GOV Physical Address 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland TX 77581 Request Summary Project Type (Circle One) Sidewalks/Others Estimated Project Cost $8,283,900 Funding Commitment by Requesting Entity $4,141,950 Funding *Note o e that a this Requested is a not -to -exceed From amount Precinct 2 $4,141,950 Alternative Requests from Precinct 2 other than $0.00 funding Other Funding Source/Funding Partners $Q•QQ Proposed Project Start Date January 1, 2025 Project Information Data Pearland-Harris Clear Creek Recreational Trail Segment No. 5 Al. Project Location (Ex. Sample Rd from A St. to 8 St.) The proposed scope of work involves 19,000 linear * Include standalone aerial exhibit (Ex. Google maps screenshot) feet of 10 foot wide paved recreational trails to be constructed alongside the north (Harris County) side/portion of Clear Creek, from Province Village Park (29.557962,-95 253122) to Dixie Farm Road Park/Juneteenth Park (29.559821, -95.219276). An aerial exhibit of the project location is attached. A. 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Infrastructure Resiliency, Vision Zero or Traffic Safety, and Traffic Operations The elements all contain infrastructure elements, from proposed paved and ancillary project sustainable the trail to the involving the improved landscaping concrete elements, park maintenance benches -friendly water fountains, project attributes and directional signage. natural Vision and Zero project include the to for travel attributes largely away from the high case -traffic in certain project areas areas s that ability along fail to contain FM provide 518 the that safe adjacent would accessibility pose pathways a threat pedestrial for to bike/pedestrian safety, and mostly non -motorized due travel. to gaps This is in that to to from sidewalk connectivity and unpaved areas pedestrians use get and job centers, schools, The improvements located from dangerous traffic and residences. proposed are away vehicular areas and add to the comprehensive and holistic approach Vision Zero improvements should contain. The is located the Vision Zero Houston High Injury Network, keeps bicycle project just south of and and travel from those that be dangerous in the Pearland is pedestrian not a part of the away study area). Again, areas the nature may and just scope as of the project removes potential area risks (Pearland by to the bike offering an alternative shared environment no improvements would require and pedestrian travelers to use E. Flood Protection, Mobility Level of Serve, and Multimodal Connectivity While this is flood it does local traffic improvements its to the not a -protection project, promote safety and via nexus in transportation to the The reduction vehicular modalities available community neighborhoods, parks and retail nodes that the trail that they be are accessible via proposed segments are such will accessible via non -motorized transportation issues that hiking, alternatives, removing congestion and related air quality would otherwise prevail over biking forms in the The length trail is to the thoroughfare and other of mobility area of proposed equidistant road -travel between Dixie Farm Road Park (Juneteenth Park) and the Center at Pearland Parkway amongst other shopping in the Considering the traffic the four-way centers area. impediments along road route (signalized and stop traffic hiking to into for intersections, time going from one congestion, place to another. etc.), cycling and alternatives getting a vehicle make a similar arrival Traditional flat road cycle times for a mile are at 3 - 4 minutes, so the route from one end of the trail head to the other be 16 from While the drive is 1/2 that timeframe, it would approximately minutes end -to -end. vehicular about is still a feasible less involved drive includes in/out the for and considerably measure, as -time getting of car a search parking, and other factors that can be more cumbersome than walking or riding a bicycle. The applicant believes, for the in the this be life improvement that mitigate the residents area, will a considerable quality of will also reduce and impact transportation. In the from the is environmental feature of vehicular building trails addition, for the removal transportation of potential car accidents equation an added safety of recreational purpose of alternatives. F. Infrastructure Needs and Project Benefits The improvements that is in the in trail proposed that in the represent an area The of need reflected limits current 19,000 gap linear feet the connectivity exists project area. proposed project represent of overall total 21 mile span of Clear Creek Trail anticipated, a large portion of which is already complete The trails transportation levels of proposed recreational offer non -motorized and pedestrian alternative including but limited to: This service, not accessibility connectivity, safety ease of mobility and comfort be by incorporating the trail intervals, will achieved necessary grade, cross -slope, resting surfacing, clear tread width passing spaces edge protection and directional/informational signage building blocks into the trails' design The trail Dixie Farm Road Park/Juneteenth Park, and construction proposed will connect neighborhoods, shopping and restaurants, natural resource amenities, as well as offer an important departure/alternative to vehicular transportation in an area that is already traffic -congested. The thoroughfare to from Dixie Farm Road Park to the trail head Green Tee existing route needed get at Subdivision Pearland Parkway is the the trail This at roughly same as proposed segments provide. project offers a safe, multi -modal, non -motorized pathway that will bolster the value of the community, improve environmental conservation, reduce congestion and other benefits that generally accompany this type transportation The to the trail of alternative. proposed service area will provide accessibility to 15,459 but to amenities the full an 21-mile estimated trails people, Clear will ultimately Creek connect more of a regional population once stretch of along are completed. G. Environmental, Economic, and Quality of Life Benefits project environmental can also offer include offers healthy conservation, local/area transportation a a the informational local safe, conservation benefits living, such Clear job health as multi as as a reduce centers Creek as the utility -modal, alternative opposed and well. signage information one congestion watershed for and wellness the non accessing to removes retail along -motorized City simply beneficial benefit built shopping, and the other pathway John the and benefits community allows community. that Hargrove utilize an that will shopping emission area local bolster generally Environmental residents providing wildlife -producing the accompany value protection a to traditional options 'to Center and of vehicle opportunity and the this the facts, facet community, vegetation, Not of Pearland Trails). to only transportation promotes unbuilt well, but improve and trail the This environmental alternative. accessibility environment project other connectivity project exercise project provide natural, type travel, jobs, using enjoy need schools, that to vehicle the to identifies as The to along projects offers functionality as will will trail at represents its for that from." (JHEC purport important is This the and educational to (eduction of This The the get transportation and more economic), recreational H. Stakeholder Partnerships and Contributions totals level $8 ($4,141,950) all requirements, 283,900. of elements Partner The and Participation of City the the and requested project, proposes for oversee this the to grant utilize project trails once Certificates is manage 50%. for completed the The other construction, of overall Obligation half and ($4,141,950). put cost report into (CO) estimate to and fund for The its all City elements portion grant of The costs procure program will the funds and maintain use. manage 1. Project Life Cycle Costs The landscape Shade anticipates of 25 City years. structure, will maintenance the take infrastructure park on all operations bench, and repairs and will carry and to the any maintenance fountain typical damaged maintenance Federal costs or "trip for hazard' the will trails, also Administration areas fall which that on the will may generally City. Iifespan form over standard involve City time. water The Highway Signature of the Applicant/Applicants Agent: Name and Title: Trent Epperson, City Mgr Date: February 16, 2024 Trent Epperson City Manager City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland TX 77581 February 16, 2024 Adrian Garcia Commissioner Harris County Precinct 2 1001 Preston St. #924 Houston, TX 77002 RE: Letter of Commitment for HC Precinct 2 Project Dear Commissioner Garcia: The City of Pearland is intending to utilize a combination of local Certificates of Obligation to match the Harris County Precinct 2 Partnership Project Grant funding, if approved, to construct 19,900 linear feet of a 10' wide recreational trail in Harris County, City of Pearland. The total proposed project cost for the trail segment is $8,283,900 and the City's share would be $4,141,950 (50% of the project). Sincerely, 7 Trent Epperson, City Manager City of Pearland cc: Kevin Cole — Mayor, City of Pearland Ron Fraser, Deputy City Manager Victor Brownlees, Assistant City Manager Lorenzo Wingate Director of Engineering & Public Works Joel Hardy, Grants Administrator Amy Johnson, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 1 i CLEAR CREEK TRAIL SEGMENT 5 TYPICAL CROSS SECTION DETAILS Brazona County lim 15' — 55' Creek Widths N y Hams County 10' — 25' Creek Depths Clear Creek 10' Wide Concrete Path CROSS SECTION DETAIL OF PROPOSED TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG CLEAR CREEK. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: APPROXIMATELY 19,900 LINEAR FEET OF 10 WIDE PED/BIKE PATHWAY FROM PROVINCE VILLAGE PARK TO DIXIE FARM ROAD, ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF CLEAR CREEK. AMENITIES INCLUDE: • SHADE STRUCTURES • BENCH SEATING • DRINKING WATER STATIONS • LANDSCAPING CLEAR CREEK TRAIL SEGMENT 5 VIGNETTE N Clear Creek - Segment 5 Project Proposed Budget General Items Site Prep & Mobilization (Not to exceed 3%) Performance, Maintenance, & Payment Bonds Construction Permits SWPPP (Complete in Place) Traffic Control Tree Protection & Demolition Tree Protection Fencing & Planking Site Clearing & Grubbing Hardscape 10' Concrete Walk Pedestrian Bridge (170') U nderbridge Crossings Retaining Walls P arking Lot Trailhead Grading and Drainage Rough Grading Landscape Drainage S oftscape S hade Tree - 65 gal. Ornamental Tree - 45 gal. S hrubs & Groundcover Fine Grade & Sod Irrigation Complete in Place 90 Landscape Maintenance S ite Furnishings S ignage S ite Furniture 1 1 1 1 1 LS LS LS LS LS 1 LS 1 LS 200,000 SF 4 EA 2 LS 1 LS 1 LS 2 EA 1 LS 1 LS Total 175 85 33,000 165,000 1 1 EA EA S F S F LS LS 1 LS 1 LS $100,000.00 $75,000.00 $50,000.00 $75,000.00 $10,000.00 Total General $50,000.00 $145,000.00 Total Demolition $12.50 $500,000.00 $250,000.00 $262,500.00 $150,000.00 $50,000.00 Total Hardscape $150,000.00 $50,000.00 Grading and Drainage $650.00 $450.00 $6.00 $0.55 $165,000.00 $10,000.00 Total Softscape $50,000.00 $20,000.00 Total Site Furnishings Total 20% Contingency $100,000.00 $75,000.00 $50,000.00 $75,000.00 $10,000.00 $310,000.00 $50,000.00 $145,000.00 $195,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 $500,000.00 $262,500.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $5,512,500.00 $150,000.00 $50,000.00 $200,000.00 $113,750.00 $38,250.00 $198,000.00 $90,750.00 $165,000.00 $10,000.00 $615,750.00 $50,000.00 $20,000.00 $70,000.00 $6,903,250.00 $1,380,650.00 Total Construction Cost Segment 5 $8,283,900.00 Attachment A — Project Location Information Latitude/Longitude — Specific Trail Infrastructure Elements The trail head/end location information, critical project points, and other elements (pedestrian bridges, and neighborhood connections) are provided in the table below. Trail Aspect Latitude Longitude 29.557962 -95.253122 Trail Head (Province Village Park) Trail Head Pedestrian Bridge 29.55798 -95.2525 Country Club Drive Underbridge Connection 29.556058 -95.2522 Regal Oaks Trail Connection 29.554406 -95.248061 Regal Oaks Pedestrian Bridge 29.554998 -95.247659 Tee Subdivision Trail Connection 29.561503 -95.239878 Green Sleepy Hollow Trail Connection 29.560255 -95.237528 Sleepy Hollow No. 1 Pedestrian Bridge 29.560589 -95.237252 (West) Yost Blvd/Scarsdale Underbridge Connection 29.560071 -95.236128 29.557096 -95.233253 Sleepy Hollow No. 2 Pedestrian Bridge (East) BellaVita Nature Trail Connection 29.560922 -95.228685 Trail End (Dixie Farm Park) 29.559821 -95.219276 Project Timeline Activity 2025 2026 2027 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr Ma Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Professional Services Procurement - Environmental Review/Assessment Services Design/Engineering/Survey Updates Project Management Environmental Clearance Environmental Assessment and Testing Studies (Wetland - Endangered Species) Agencies' Reviews Permits and Mitigation Design/Engineering and Surveys Construction Procurement , Project Construction Attachment B— Project Details Figure 3. Pedestrian Bridge —Typical Section (Major Bridge) 1 Total Bridge Span 107'-170' Bridge Height 15' Channel Depths 10' — 25' la la r • • Total Channel Width 15'-55' l f Attachment B— Project Details Figure 4. Minor Pedestrian Bridge Typical Section Total Bridge Span 75' Bridge Height 4.5' Channel Depths 10' — 25' Total Channel Width 15'-25' , I 1 1 Top Safety Concerns in the Area There are a number of safety concerns in the vicinity of the project area and surrounding impacts; specifically: 1. four (4) four -lane functionally -classified roadways with speed limits greater than 40 miles per hour, with limited pedestrian pathways and no bike paths or shared pathways; pedestrian pathways that are aged and that contain numerous trip hazards; 3. lack of roadway safety signage, including lack of beacons and/or other heightened awareness technology; 4. high levels of vehicular traffic with no public transportation options; and 5. non-existent, well -lit, rest areas that providing periodic bench seating and/or public water for long-distance pedestrian and/or bicycle travelers. • In addition, the existing sidewalks/pathways along these thoroughfares are riddled with gaps and missing segments. Map 1A: North side of FM 518/Broadway, west of Dixie Farm Road OrrilF S. 41t \ . t,I.`' • - r tits - s .. .2 Nit .1 Map 1136 FM518/Broadway between Woodpecker and Hamm Road. Map 1 C: Country Club Drive between Broadway/FM518 and Green Tee c • 64 r elk I '' a, i et 4. r. • • •i • • '0 • - I ,'_ 4I .• - • M 4 All of these produce an intimidating lack of accommodation for walking, bicycling, and other non - motorized travel within the project area. This is particularly the case along roads with high daily traffic counts; particularly as shown in the intersections in the project area, along the four, four - lane, roads with higher speeds and limited non -motorized pathways are as follows: • Pearland Parkway at Broadway (FM518): 14,112; • Broadway (FM518) at Liberty Drive: 10,539; • Broadway (FM518) at Yost Boulevard: 10,535; and • Broadway (FM518) at Dixie Farm Road: 15,138. The overall average daily traffic for the section of FM518/Broadway associated with the project impact area is 35,891. Pearland Parkway at its intersection with Province Village Drive has an ADT of 30,501. Speed limits on the major thoroughfares of concern are identified below: 4". 35MPH c 4 BR )•4 ,1;,6i y St 45'MFH 40.MPH cc' tat I 45MPH 6RO1DSiA1' Si Wage age Attachment D - Connectivity Map 2A. Connectivity to Parks ti feN. i 1 539 0 nomic e n' on ycrest entary 467 0 Are Station 3 1055 0 Click to s:ert o ra lkin.g (Press CTRL to enable snapping) 4Q 0%1 Mir P• PA K Length: '.3 Miles Length: .6 Miles PA 8823 q5 � JAY so 15138 0 • so 0 • .10.1 IOW eft• / • • ♦ / / :1 if re rJ tl I1 1 f Map 2B. Connectivity to Commercial/Retail and Job Centers Attachment E - Long Distance Bike Trail I. rr r , i• Z' • M1 ,_ • 17 ..ce' •7'1, ie • M••• • < ' ` ,._: Y ": }}..S t+.+ - •*_ ., _ ._ifail • P.i.i.;1' ].1.... t ;IL 11-• .. . • • ... ‘ • 1-11 . fir:•• - — _ - 111. •. 1•_ ! , 1717 /17 ▪ 130 40\+ CLEAR CREEK TRAIL SITE OVERVIEW The Clear Creek Trail Master Plan spans 21 miles and runs from FM 521 on the west sid€ of Pea rla nd to Dixie Farrn Road on the east. Along the trail are significant municipal and county greens paces, parks, and rnunici pa I lac ili ties t hat will be destirlatiorIs along the route of the trail system. The trail will also bisect 15 jurisdictions ranoing from counties, CItieS, MUD dis.tricis and G SI-IADCW CREEK RANCH SPORTS COMPLEX O SHADOW CREEK RANCH NATURE PARK O NOLAN RYA N JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL • LOWER KIRBY DISTRICT PARK 0 ID SOUTH DOWN PARK GLENDA t WSON HI0H SCHOOL HICKORY SLOUGH SPORTS CON PLEx COP RK":AN PARK • UH-CLEAR LAKE/ PEpi1 LAND CAMFlJS • EL FR NCO LEE PARK .. FRANFL DO IE HIGH SCHOOL a. AL EXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL 10000 dIrainege DiStrICtS" O TOM BASS REGIONAL PARK O CLEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB • CHRISTIA V. ADAIR PARK • SOUTH GATE PARK SAM JAMI SON MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTENNIAL PARK HUNTER PAF'K ZYCHLI NSk I PARK LEON S,ABLAT'JRA MIDDLE SCHOOL • INDEPENDENCE PARK • SHADYCREST ELEMENTARY WOODCREEK PARK GOLFCREST COUNTRY CLUB G. MARY'S CREEK TRAIL 4 CLEAR CREEK TRAIL 1 . • ••?. , . • .• L; • • .64 1 .• . 4,16f• • ii";" CLEAR CREEK TRAIL MASTER PLAN FM 521 to Dixie Farm Road February, 2020 Partri81S: HOUSTON PARKS IDOARD PARRS BY' 'YOU • 11111 111111*ar 1.6 1.4"E'T 02. Rodney Elba CCIPAH1.1.1.11:1-61CF1 CLARK CONDON INTRODUCTION When complete, the Clear Creek Trail will span more than 21 miles across three counties two cities. This Master Plan further defines the long-term vision for a continuous trail along Clear Creek as an alternative mobility option paralleling Beltway 8 and a signature quality of life amenity. Spanning west to east from FM 521 to Dixie Farm Road, the trail will provide access free from street crossings and connect Shadow Creek Sports Complex, Lower Kirby District, Ivy Park, State Highway 288 Corridor, Tom Bass Park, State Highway 35 Corridor, UHCL Pearland campus, and El Franco Lee Park, in addition to countless other community amenities, employment centers, retail establishments, restaurants, multiple neighborhood trail systems and major roadways. Additionally, the trail will connect to many existing and planned mixed -use trails and sidewalks along the major north -south corridors it traverses, leveraging those systems to connect to additional destinations. Completing the trail would leverage the eight and a half miles of the Clear Creek Trail that is either already constructed, under construction or funded and under design as described in this plan. The main impetus for taking the step to develop this detailed master plan was the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement in July 2018 that it has allocated $295 million to fund drainage improvements to the Clear Creek Watershed. The improvements will include widening of Clear Creek from Dixie Farm to SH 288 and the creation of in -line detention areas along the creek. As the USACE, in partnership with Harris County Flood Control, begins engineering design on the widening and detention areas from Dixie Farm Road to SH 288, the Clear Creek Trail Master Plan (CCTMP) outlines appropriate locations for trails and related amenities, so they may either be incorporated into USACE's design or have space reserved for such improvements from SH 288 to Dixie Farm Road. Taking advantage of the work already being completed by the USACE will allow for the coordination of the grading, ROW acquisition and an environmental study to significantly reduce the monetary requirements on future trail/mobility projects within the corridor. One of the key purposes of this planning effort was to engage all key stakeholders in the jurisdictions that would benefit from the improvements. The Clear Creek Trail will connect neighborhoods all along the 21 mile trail to the multiple employment centers located in southern Harris and northern Brazoria Counties including along Beltway 8, the State Highway 288 and 35 corridors, and the Lower Kirby District. This plan is also an extension of multiple recreation initiatives for increased access to parks, trails and greenspace throughout the region. Stakeholders include the City of Pearland, Harris County Precinct 1, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFC), Brazoria County Drainage District No. 4 and the Houston Parks Board. Through coordination with these stakeholders, the trail system will connect pedestrians to parks, employment centers and amenities throughout the surrounding areas. Moreover, the trail system will have the ability to serve more than 220,000 residents who live in the vicinity of Clear Creek and surrounding area. and The trail system is intended to be built in segments. As of today, the City of Pearland has constructed/designed eight and half of the 21 miles of trails described herein. The By the Numbers section shows a breakdown of the trail lengths by jurisdiction. The west end of the trail, although not within the scope of the USACE project, already has significant portions of the trail built between FM 521 and SH 288. Also on the east side from Pearland Parkway to Green Tee subdivision, additional trail segments have been constructed or are funded and under design. This plan shares similar goals of the Houston Parks Board's Bayou Greenways 2020 initiative to utilize waterways as multi -purpose infrastructure that includes greenspace and trails to connect neighborhoods and communities to each other. The Houston Parks Board has included portions of Clear Creek as part of the regional bayou improvement projects they have already designed and constructed. The Board has purchased property along the north side of the creek between Pearland Parkway and Cullen. The National Parks Service recognizes many key benefits of trails, such as preserving open spaces for affordable recreation and providing opportunities for non -motorized transportation, and access for diverse populations to natural areas. Trails are also recognized as amenities that enhance nearby properties and raise home values from 1-6.5%. Among many more benefits, they also offer the opportunity to meet and interact with neighbors and provide a sense of place and community pride. The 2007 Pearland Trail Master Plan for Pearland Parks & Recreation stated that trails lead to healthier communities, and provide access to amenities that increase levels of physical activity; therefore, Clear Creek was identified as a primary trail corridor that could provide a community - wide trail network for the city. The city's updated 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan also stresses the need for residents to have access to trails for foot or bike traffic to provide linkages across the City of Pearland. Also, the Pearland 20/20 Economic Development Strategic Plan identifies nine areas to improve the city's economy and sustainability. One of those nine strategies is to make Pearland a more cultural and recreational destination. The Clear Creek Trail would provide a signature recreational amenity to the city's parks and trails systems. The Pearland Economic Development Corporation funded the Clear Creek Trail Master Plan. The CCTMP provides direction for, and coordination of, investment in both infrastructure and amenities and allows for more efficient planning of facilities and related expenditures. Having comprehensive plans and focusing on connectivity, both within the community and to the region, ensures coordination between the multiple jurisdictions in the Clear Creek watershed. CLEAR CREEK TRAIL SITE OVERVIEW The Clear Creek Trail Master Plan spans 21 !TIROS and runs from FM 521 on the west Sid€ of Pea rla nd to Dixie Farrn Road on the east. Along the trail are significant municipal and county greens paces, parks, and rnunici pa I lac ili ties t hat will be destirratiorrs along the route of the trail system. The trail will also bisect 15 jurisdictions rar,oir,g from counties, cities. MUD dis.tricis and G sHADCW CREEK RANCH SPORTS COMPLEX O SHADOW CREEK RANCH NATURE PARK O NOLAN RYA N JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL • LOWER KIRBY DISTRICT PARK 0 ID SOUTH DOWN PA CLENDA DAWSON Hc0H SCHOOL HICKORY SLOUGH SPORTS Cam PLEx COP RIc:AN PARK C7 • 0o 2SoQ r c) UH-CLEAR LAKE/ PEA 1 LAND CAMPUS • EL FRANCO LEE PARK RK F .. FRANF{ r]QI IE HIGH SCHOOL a. AL EXANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL 10000 dIrairlege DiStrICtS_ O TOM BASS REGIONAL PARK O CLEAR CREEK GOLF CLUB • CHRISTIA V. ADAIR PARK • SOUTH GATE PARK SAM JAMI SON MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTENNIAL PARK HUNTER PARK ZYCHLI NSk I PARK LEON S,ABLAT'JRA MIDDLE SCHOOL INDEPENDENCE PARK • sl-IAQYCREST ELEMENTARY WOODC R EEK PARK ▪ GOLFCREST COUNTRY CLUB G. MARY'S CREEK TRAIL 4 CLEAR CREEK TRAIL CLEAR CREEK TRAIL BY THE NUMBERS The continuation of the Clear Creek Ii i will enhance connections throughout the region connectinc not only communities and people to parks, commercial centers, civic centers, schools and public transportation. Clear Creek Trail 21 TOTAL MILES Existing 6 MILES In Construction/Design 2.5 MILES Planned Trail Extension 12.5 MILES TRAIL LOCATION While benefits of the trail will be enjoyed by all the surrounding communities, the following outlines where the trail may be located by County, City, Drainage District or City ETJ as recommended in this plan. The location of the trail was determined by many factors to increase access and feasibility of construction. COUNTIES Harris County Brazoria County MI 6.0 mi Fort Bend County , 0.3 mi Galveston County 0.1 mi CITIES/ ETJ Houston 8.7 mi Pearland Friendswood 10.1 mi -, 14.6 mi 12.2 mi The 21-mile trail as proposed is in one the following cities or its extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). CREATING CONNECTIONS c> Homes Connected People Connected Schools Connected 71,000 220,000 M* 23 Parks 15 Connected GRetail Centers Connected 10 Public Transit 7 Connected Trails 60 Connected CLEAR CREEK TRAIL SEGMENTS OVERVIEW The Clear Creek -trail has been divided into five segments based on the existing physical boundaries, such as major highways: thoroughfares- and rail lines. Each segment is a pproxirnate`:--y three to tive miles in length. ,Ai1 trails are assumed to be constructed of Concrete ranging from 4-..112„ to 6•, thckness depending an location. ,ail tra Hs indicated in this -Dian are. intended to be 10' in width. SH 0; - - D - ''r• _ s .C+., - t l• D r. 8 BARRY ROSE PEAPLAIND PKWY TO DIXIE FARM RD 11 SEGMENT FIVE con/es) PEARLAN D PKWY TO DI CIE FARM RD OVERVIEW Segment Five begins at Pearland Parkway between Hughes Road and Province Village Drive and extends to Dixie Farm Road, This segment makes connections to Dixie Farm Road Park and the South Belt Hike and Bike Trail. This segment allows for access to the trail by many neighborhoods and will be located for the majority of the trail along the maintenance berm of the USAGE ROW. KEY ATTRI TE5 • Connection to Dixie Farm Road Park • Connection to the Harris County Precinct 1 South Belt Hike & Bike Tail • Connection to Mla ry's Creek Trail • Connection to Dixie Farm Road Mixed -Use Tail • Connection to Independence Park • Connection to Country Club and existing neighborhood Trailhead • Connections to Yost/Scarsdale„ Reamer, and Broadway • This Segment will allow for the following neighborhoods to have access to the trail; Green Tee, Villa Verde, Bellavita, Winding week Estates, Sleepy Hollow and La Paloma. SEGMENT STATS • Existing or in construction trail length: 1,7 miles ▪ Planned trail extension! 3_3 miles • Trailheads= 4 • Pedestrian bridges: 1 BEY MAP a Underbridge crossings; 3 Parking lot; 1 33 55.1 PEARLAND PKWY TO YOST BLVD LEGEND RESIDENTIAL ▪ PARK .0 BUSINESS • RESTAURANT • RErAIL EDUCATION ---- CPry UNITE CLEAR CREEK EXISTING TRAILPIEAD PROPOSED TRAILHEA.D EXISTING TRAIL EXISTING SIDEWALK TRAIL tN DESIGN PROPOSED TRAIL IL • • ALTERNATE TRAIL EXISTING BRIDGE PROPOSED BRIDGE ALI ERNA rE BRIDGE U NcERGRI cGE CROSSING IM■ ALTERNATE U NDER6RI DGE GRe55INO LANDOWNERS HCFC/ DOA CITY OF PEARL Am) HARRIS COUNTY ML)L7 & MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS IM HOUSTON PARKS BOARD CIry OF HOUSTON 0 EXISTING PARKING CI PROPOSED PARKING CR E EKS IDE PARK - ram - a .' Wierr _ sa • 11 • BA N BURY CROSS RR!MROSE SCHOOL OF PEARL AND RIVERSTONE RANCH AT CLEAR CREEK TRAIL HEAD RIVERSTONE f ANCFI AT CLEAR CREEK AMENITY {� CE NTF -11‘%1111106le 34 CLEAR CREEK TRAIL 55.2 PEARLAND PKWY TO YOST BLVD LEGEND RESIDENTIAL PARK OUSINESS RESTAURANT RETAIL EDUCATION ---- CITY LIMITS - CLEAR CREEK 1 1 EXISTING TRAIL EXISTING TRAILHEAD PROPOSED TRAILHEAD EXISTING SIDEWALK TRAIL IN DESIGN PROPOSED TRAIL s m ALTERNATE TRAIL EXISTING BRIDGE PROPOSED BRIDGE ALTERNATE BRIDGE LINDERERIDGE CROSSING ■ ■ ALTERNATE UNDERE RIDGE CROSSING LANDOWNERS H :FJD1I CAN OF PEARL AND HARRI S COurrry MVa & MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS HOUSTON PARKS BOARD CITY OF HauSTDN EXISTING PARKING PROPOSED PARKING - CLEAR CREEK PARK PRQV INCE: VIL LAG CLEAN CRE SC REGAL OAKS GOL FCREST COUNTRY CLUB WOODS ESTATES i7 c7c7 200 400 • g•Cia 35 55.3 YO ST BLVD TO C REEKPID E 17R LEGEND RESIDENTIAL PARK E3USINESS 1 RESTAURANT RETAIL EDUCATION ---- CITY LIMITS CLEAR CREEK EXISTING TRAIL11IEAD PROPOSED TRAILHEA.D EXISTING TRAIL EXISTING SIDEWALK TRAIL LN DESIf N PROPOSED TRAIL IL • • ALTERNATE TRAIL EXISTING BRIDGE PROPOSED 'BRIDGE ALIERNArE BRIDGE U NcEpgpI DGE CROSSING IM■ ALTERNATE U NDER6RI DGE CROSSING LANDOWNERS HCFC/ DCA CITY OF PEARL ANC HARRIS COUNTY ML)L7 & MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS IM HOUSTON PARKS BOARD CIry OF HOUSTON Ep EXISTING PARKING CI PROPOSED PARKING • • '3,3 200 200 H00 36 CLEAR CREEK TRAIL 55.4 CREEKRID E DR TO DIXIE FARM RD LEGEND RESIDENTIAL PARK 6VSINESS RESTAURANT 1 RETAIL i EDUCATION ---- CITY LIMITS - CLEAR CREEK 1 EXISTING TRAILHEAD 1 PROPOSED TRA.ILHEAD EXISTING TRAIL EXISTINQ SIDEWALK TRAIL IN DESIGN PROPOSED TRAIL s m ALTERNATE TRAIL EXISTING BRIDGE PROPOSED SRIDGaE ALTERNATE BRIDGE FNDEPBRIDGE CROSSING ■ ■ ALTERNATE LrNDEReRIDGE CROSSING LANDOWNERS H .FC/ DD.!' CAN OF PEARL AND HARRI S Otilurrry MVa & MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS HOUSTON PARKS BOARD CITY OF HauSTDN 11 EXISTING PARKING PROPOSED PARKING. BEL LAVI A • (JQ 200 400 S{IC ;111110P die VILLA V J DE 37