Note: This entry was originally posted on July 13, 2017: 2:48 pm and may be out of date.

CITY OF HEATH PARK BOARD

PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT APPROVED

City Council approved the Park Board’s recommendation to retain Dallas-based consulting agency la terra studio, inc. to prepare a city-wide Park Master Plan at its May 23 meeting.

In presenting the Park Board’s recommendation, Chairman Mark King explained the study with an “Is, Means, Does” approach.

“This IS an action plan, not a study,” he said. “It MEANS an action plan that is demand based, needs based and resource-based. It DOES give true direction relative to parks, open space, and trails that is in line with current needs and future growth, and it will help put us on that track.

Specifically, the Master Plan will make recommendations for:

Goals and policies
Future land acquisitions (if needed)
Capital Improvement items for both existing and future parks, trails and open space, with budget estimates and a prioritized timeline
Funding options
Review of current subdivision ordinances

“The process will involve citizens in concept and design, and will keep citizens informed through a variety of channels, such as social media, to ensure there is general awareness and transparency about the project,” King added.

An event to gather citizen input on the City’s parks, trails and open space has been set for August 31 at the Hidden Creek Special Events Center in Heath. Mark you calendars now to participate! More details will be published soon in the City newsletter and on the City website and Facebook page.

Other Park and Trails News…

The City was awarded a grant for close to $500,000 to construct a trail segment along Hubbard Drive through the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program, which includes the Safe Routes Program. Construction should begin in late 2018.

City Council approved the purchase of a 5.8-acre parcel of land adjacent to Towne Center Park, which improves accessibility to FM 740 and offers the opportunity for the expansion of park amenities such as sports fields and parking.

RECENT NEWS

HEATH ADOPTS FY 2023-2024 CITY BUDGET

October 11, 2023: 4:19 pm

The City Council adopted the FY 2023-2024 City of Heath Annual Budget at the Regular City Council meeting on September 26 following months of work held in open meetings and a Public Hearing on September 25.

Mayor Kelson Elam addresses those attending the Sunset Swings dedication

SUNSET SWINGS DEDICATION CEREMONY HONORS LEGACIES OF SERVICE

September 25, 2023: 3:56 pm

The sun setting over the lake with soft instrumentals of classic hits filling the air of the beautifully groomed Terry Park set the scene as community members honored legacies of service and generosity at the Sunset Swings Dedication Ceremony on September 21.

City moves to Water Conservation Schedule.

CITY OF HEATH LIFTS STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS: 09.21.23

September 21, 2023: 1:42 pm

Stage 2 water restrictions have been lifted as the City moves to the Annual Water Conservation Schedule which allows customers to use irrigation systems to water twice per week on their assigned days.

WATER UPDATE 09.14.23

September 14, 2023: 1:37 pm

Thanks to the efforts of the majority of our residents, the City was able to avoid Stage 3 water restrictions. With cooler weather and rain in the weather forecast, the City anticipates returning to Stage 1 within the next 10 days if reduced water demand remains consistent.