Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Presenter:  Corky Kuhlmann

Action
Land Acquisition – Travis County
McKinney Falls State Park 
November 4, 2010

I.       Executive Summary:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is in negotiations with a private landowner for the acquisition of a 10 acre tract as an addition to McKinney Falls State Park.

II.          Discussion:  TPWD staff is currently in negotiations with a private landowner for the acquisition of an approximate 10-acre tract of land (Tract) adjacent to the south eastern boundary of McKinney Falls State Park (Park) having 2000’ of common boundary, 200’ of Onion Creek frontage and approximately 1500’ of McKinney Falls Parkway frontage.

The Tract is located just to the northeast of the Park entrance and is wedged between the Park boundary and McKinney Falls Parkway, acquisition will protect the Park entrance area from any development.

III.       Recommendation:  The staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:

"The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorizes the Executive Director to take all necessary steps to acquire a 10-acre tract of land as an addition to McKinney Falls State Park.”

Attachments — 3

1.      Exhibit A – Location Map

2.      Exhibit B – Vicinity Map

3.      Exhibit C – Site Map


Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Exhibit A

Location Map
Travis County 
McKinney Falls State Park

Location Map

Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Exhibit B

Vicinity Map
McKinney Falls State Park

Vicinity Map

Commission Agenda Item No. 8
Exhibit C

Site Map
McKinney Falls State Park

Site Map