Charge to the Brackenridge Tract Task Force
July 2006

 

The charge to the Task Force is to review and identify facts and issues that impact land held in Travis County by the U. T. System Board of Regents for the benefit of The University of Texas at Austin and known as the Brackenridge Tract. The Task Force is asked to seek input and advice concerning the Board's stewardship of the Brackenridge Tract, to make findings of fact related to the asset, to identify alternatives concerning long term uses of the Tract, and to make recommendations concerning the best and most prudent ways to utilize the asset to the maximum benefit of The University of Texas at Austin.

 

The work of the Task Force shall conclude upon presentation of its report and recommendations to the Board of Regents.

 

Task Force Members

• Mr. Larry E. Temple, Chairman
• Dr. Pat L. Clubb
• Mr. Frank W. Denius
• Mr. Jesus Garza
• Ms. Dealey D. Herndon
• Mr. Kevin P. Hegarty
• Dr. Scott C. Kelley
• Mr. Tom Meredith
• Mr. C. Patrick Oles, Jr.
• Ambassador Pamela P. Willeford

Task Force Activities

• October 12, 2007 - Presentation of findings and recommendations to the U. T. System Board of Regents. With this presentation and submission of the final report, the Task Force is formally discharged.
• April 9, 2007 - Task Force to holds an open meeting (view webcast of meeting)
• January 29, 2007 - Task Force holds an open meeting (view webcast of meeting)
• November 9, 2006 - Task Force meets at Brackenridge Student Apartments to hear from residents
• October 31, 2006 - Task Force tours the Brackenridge Field Laboratory
• October 17, 2006 - Task Force holds an open meeting (view webcast of meeting)
• August 24, 2006 - Task Force holds first meeting with a focus on background of the Brackenridge Tract and presentation on how it is presently being utilized by James Wilson, Campus Director of Real Estate, U. T. Austin

Task Force Press Releases

• Press release of October 8, 2007
• Press release of April 06, 2007
• Press release of January 25, 2007
• Press release of October 11, 2006
• Press release of July 27, 2006
• Press release of July 14, 2006

Brackenridge Tract Background Materials

• Brackenridge Tract Task Force Report
• Appendix to the Brackenridge Tract Task Force Report
• Map of Brackenridge Tract
• Brackenridge Tract Timeline (as of June 9, 2006)
• Brackenridge Development Agreement (Executive Summary)
• History of the Brackenridge Tract by Frank Erwin
• Original deed signed by George W. Brackenridge
• FAQs
• Webcast of Jim Wilson's presentation to the U. T. System Board of Regents in November 2005

For More Information

Please contact the Board Office at (512) 499-4406 or email bor@utsystem.edu for more information about the Brackenridge Tract.