HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. Public Hearing EDC FundingApril 13, 2021
6:00 pm
City of Port Arthur
Parks and Recreation Department
PUBLIC HEARING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES AND USE TAX FUNDS FOR
ENHANCEMENTS AT ADAMS PARK, ROSE HILL PARK AND THE RECREATION AN D
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
PORT ARTHUR
Located along the
Gulf Coast
Suffered from back
to back disasters
Resilient
QUALITY OF LIFE VS. SENSE OF PLACE
Quality of Life
Individuals’perception of their position in
life in the context of the culture and value
systems in which they live,and in relation
to their goals,expectations,standards
and concerns.
Sense of Place
The way individuals perceive places such
as streets,communities and cities as it
influences a person’s well being,how
they describe and interact with a place,
and what they value in a place.
Relationship
Attachment or bond
between people and places
Parks and Recreation
Vision Statement
Strengthening community through high
quality recreational programs, safe, fun and
accessible parks and state of the art facilities
that create memorable life experiences.
ADAMS PARK
3401 S/SGT. LUCIAN ADAMS DRIVE
47.65 acres
Three baseball fields
One football field
Four softball fields
Two are competition
level
Tennis court
Playground system
Pavilion
ADAMS PARK
ENHANCEMENTS
Multi-Sport Complex
Addressing the current
infrastructure
(Mitigation, parking,
condition of roads)
Concession/restroom
facilities
Shaded sports and
event seating Athletic field lighting
Irrigation systems
Competition level
fields
Walking trails Soccer complex
Cricket field
ROSE HILL PARK
200 WOODWORTH BLVD
15.24 acres
Tennis court
Adult exercise system
Soccer goals
Playground system
Open space
ROSE HILL PARK
ENHANCEMENTS
Multi-
generational
park
Walking trails Art pieces
Inclusive park
featuresGame tablesFamily picnic
areas
Portable
bleachers and
stage
Multi-use field Covered
pavilion
Parking area
RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
1308 9TH AVENUE
20,000 sf
Gymnasium
Indoor pool
Exercise room
Weight room
Computer room
Game room
Study room
Line dancing
RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
ENHANCEMENTS
Facility needs to
be update to code
and ADA
complainant
Upgrade
restrooms and
lockerrooms
Modernize facility Additional
workout rooms
Multiuse and
community rooms Teen room Renovate pool
area Parking
Benefits
Attract
visitors
Economic
Opportunity
Sense of
Place
Quality of
Life
Modernized
Facility
Premier
Park
Multi-
Generationa
l Park
Continued
Partnerships
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Section 253 of the Texas Local Government Code this public hearing is
to consider public comment(s)pertaining to the City of Port Arthur Type A
Economic Development Corporation sales and use tax funds be used for
enhancements at Adams Park,Rose Hill Park,and the Recreation Center and
Senior Citizens Center pursuant to 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code
at a rate of $1,000,000 per year for a three-year period with an option to renew
for up to an additional three (3)year period in the amount of $1,000,000 per year
authorization if approved by a 2/3 vote of the City Council.
QUESTIONS