2. SUMMARY
Council budgeted $25,000 in FY 2023 to
support groups that oversee parks & other
community assets
Interested groups submitted improvement
projects for funding consideration
Propose awarding equal funding to Friends of
the Hondondo Creek & Alamo Heights Bike Park
3. BACKGROUND
Local community groups, non-profit organizations
& groups of engaged residents envision, develop
& maintain public parks & other community
assets
Operate on private funding, donations and/or fees
FY 2023 Council priority to use City funds to
support groups’ efforts
$25,000 included in Budget
4. BACKGROUND
Community Improvement Grant funding to be
allocated via competitive process
Six (6) groups solicited to submit improvement
projects for grant funding
Received three (3) project applications:
Alamo Heights Optimist Club
Friends of the Hondondo Creek Trails
Alamo Heights Bike Park
5. BACKGROUND
After staff initial review, additional opportunity
given to each applicant to submit additional
information
Two (2) applicants submitted additional information
Friends of the Hondondo Creek Trails
Alamo Heights Bike Park
6. ALAMO HEIGHTS OPTIMIST CLUB
Requested $24,698 to add lights & sprinkler
system to irrigate green space at Albert Earl
Plaza
212 Kampmann
Improvements intended to
make park more usable
& inviting for residents
7. FRIENDS OF THE HONDONDO CREEK TRAILS
Requested $25,000 for materials to improve
condition & longevity of existing section of Jack
Judson Nature Trail
Section between Acacia
& Greely
Improvements intended to
address erosion, drainage
& trail safety
8. ALAMO HEIGHTS BIKE PARK
Requested $25,000 for entry gate & site fencing at
Bike Park, 230 Jones Maltsberger
Improvements intended to heighten visibility of Bike
Park, orient users, MOU compliance,
maintain trails,
safety of users &
fundraising
opportunities
9. FUNDING AWARD CONSIDERATIONS
Each grant application evaluated according to
organization’s
Goals & experience
Project proposal
Anticipated project impact
Return on City investment & leveraged outside
funding
Project completion timeline
10. FUNDING AWARD PROPOSAL
Award equal funding for projects submitted by
Friends of the Hondondo Creek Trails & Alamo
Heights Bike Park
$12,500 each
11. POLICY ANALYSIS
Award of Community Improvement Grant funds
consistent with City’s efforts to provide quality
recreational services to citizens of Alamo
Heights & City of San Antonio (COSA)
COSA is owner of land at each proposed location
13. FISCAL IMPACT
Award $12,500 each to Friends of the
Hondondo Creek Trails for trail improvements &
Alamo Heights Bike Park for entry gate & site
fencing
Total grant award of $25,000 available in FY
2023 General Fund Adopted Budget