SAN ANTONIO RIVER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT April 2006

1. 1 SAN ANTONIO RIVER IMPROVEMENTSPROJECT April 2006

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3. 3 City of San Antonio – Provides project funding for project amenities (i.e.. Sidewalks, Landscaping, Lighting, etc.) and recreation. San Antonio Water System is providing funding for utility relocation Bexar County – Provides project funding for flood control and river restoration elements of the project San Antonio River Authority (SARA) – Provides project administration and management U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Provides federal funding for river restoration and some recreational funding San Antonio River Foundation – Provides private funding to support project San Antonio River Oversight Committee – A 22 person citizens committee established in 1998 with members appointed by the City, County and SARA representing the various neighborhood and business stakeholders along the river.

4. 4 Project Benefits

5. 5 Project Development Process Repair the historic downtown Riverwalk from Houston to Lexington first. Radiate out from downtown going north and south at the same time.Repair the historic downtown Riverwalk from Houston to Lexington first. Radiate out from downtown going north and south at the same time.

6. Project Schedule

7. 7 Current Project Estimate October 2005  Presented in Million Dollars (inflated)

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9. 9 Eagleland Project

10. 10 Eagleland – Cut Stone Wall

11. 11 Eagleland - Riffle Structure

12. 12 Eagleland – Outfall #10

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14. 14 Ecosystem Restoration

15. 15 Ecosystem Restoration

16. 16 Project Vision Historical Mission Reach at Ashley Road (looking North)

17. 17 Project Vision Historical Mission (Southern) Reach at Loop 410 South

18. 18 Ecosystem Restoration COMMENT: Native grasses are included only where trees cannot be planted due to hydraulic constraints.COMMENT: Native grasses are included only where trees cannot be planted due to hydraulic constraints.

19. 19 Improved Human Habitat

20. 20 Cultural Connections

21. 21 Scenic Overlooks

22. 22 Project With All Components

23. 23  Mission Reach 30% Final Design due June 2006 SARA and USACE finalizing Project Cooperation Agreement to support completion of design and construction USACE finalizing agreement with National Parks Service for land transaction Working to secure federal funding for construction

24. 24 Mission Reach Construction Phasing Mission Reach Segment 1: Lone Star to San Pedro Creek: Mid 2007 through Mid 2009

25. 25 Museum Reach

26. 26 Project VisionMuseum Reach: Urban Segment Museum (Northern) Reach at Brooklyn Ave.

27. 27 Museum ReachUrban Segment Scenario “G” Typical Channel Section

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30. 30 Museum ReachUrban Segment

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32. 32 Museum Reach Urban Segment Restored Steel Truss Bridge – Privately Funded

33. 33 Museum ReachUrban Segment Grotto – Privately Funded

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36. 36 Museum ReachUrban Segment Items to be Privately Funded Sidewalks & Stairs Overlooks Landscaping Irrigation Islands Marshes Lighting Emergency Call Boxes Safe Harbor Boat Ramp Accessible Ramps Benches & Trash Cans Signage Water Features Roy Smith Bridge Art

37. 37 Project Status Report  Museum Reach To support accelerated construction schedule for the Camden to Josephine Reach, City is requesting a modified project delivery method County, City and SARA currently negotiating Interlocal Agreement SARA is working to secure required permits for the project

38. 38 Project Status Report

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