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PRAC approves Bill Witt Aquatic Center resolution and supports Bill Witt Park trail grant; discusses Holly Train Trestle trail and sports facility feasibility

Corpus ChristiJan 14, 20263 min read

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At the Jan. 14, 2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting PRAC approved an official resolution to expand Bill Witt Aquatic Center hours, approved a letter of support for a Texas Parks & Wildlife recreational trails grant for Bill Witt Park, approved the 2025 PRAC annual report with revisions, and received updates on the Holly Train Trestle tourism trail and a sports facility feasibility study.

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Approved absence for Adam Rios.
Approved PRAC meeting minutes as listed (26-0049).
Authorized PRAC to draft and submit a letter of support for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Recreational Trails Grant Program for trail connectivity improvements at Bill Witt Park.
Approved the Resolution for expanding operating hours at Bill Witt Aquatic Center (motion passed unanimously); PARD staff noted winter operations are not recommended due to an estimated $20,000 additional staffing cost and hiring/onboarding time for five part‑time employees.
Approved the 2025 PRAC Annual Report with revisions.

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Jan 14, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall 1201 Leopard St. Basement Training Room.scheduled

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Call To Order/Roll Call
Public Comment
Approval of Absences: Adam Rios
Approval of Minutes
Committee Liaison & Subcommittee Reports
Director's Report
Unfinished Business for Discussion or Possible Action
New Business for Discussion or Possible Action
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Adjournment
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee shall advise the City Council as to all public parks and the buildings therein, public outdoor recreation areas and centers, and any other grounds placed under its purview by the City Manager.
PRAC Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026
Resolution for Expanding Operating Hours at Bill Witt Aquatic Center
Approval of the 2025 PRAC Annual Report
Discussion Regarding PRAC Recommendations for Bond 2026 and Budget Recommendations for FY 26-27
Discussion Regarding Holly Train Trestle to Tourism Trail
Ex-Officio Updates - Brook Kaufaman, President & CEO, Visit Corpus Christi
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PRAC approves Bill Witt Aquatic Center resolution and supports Bill Witt Park trail grant; discusses Holly Train Trestle trail and sports facility feasibility

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