During Parks and Recreation’s annual erosion assessments in winter 2022, an area was identified along Shady Brook Trail with significant creek erosion threating stability of the trail. This area was identified as a future location for a creek stabilization project. The area was treated with a permanent railing to protect trail users. Erosion progressed, however, removing soil and further threatening sections of Shady Brook Trail.
Due to the immediate hazard of this situation, the trail was temporarily closed by Parks and Recreation while the Department initiated the development of an emergency plan set to stabilize the slope, prevent failure of the trail, and correct this hazardous situation.
The emergency repair work began on August 19, 2024, and completed on October 9, 2024. The trail re-opened following the completion of the repairs. The emergency repair is expected to last two years.
The Department will initiate a professional services agreement to develop a permanent creekbank stabilization project in fiscal year 2024-25 and implement the project in fiscal year 2025-26, ensuring the long-term protection of the public hike and bike trail at this location.
The City is exempt from the competitive bid process for this purchase as allowed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 Subchapter B Section 252.022 (a)(3).