7-8-99-15.3 - Resolution - 07/08/1999Resolution
Number: 7-8-99-~5.3
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ADOPTING A
COLLEGE STATION RECREATION, PARK, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS: The City adopted a revised Comprehensive Plan in 1997; and
WHEREAS: The College Station Parks & Recreation Board determined a need for a
Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan; and
WHEREAS: The Parks & Recreation Board adopted the completion of the master plan
as their number one priority for 1999; and
WHEREAS: The Master Plan was prepared with information collected since 1993 from
public hearings, surveys, and interviews with user groups; and
WHEREAS: The Master Plan incorporates existing approved plans including the
Lincoln Center/Wayne Smith Corridor Master Plan - 1980; Wolf Pen Creek Master Plan
(Revised) - 1998; Lick Creek Park Master Plan - 1998; and the Greenway Master Plan -
1999; and
WHEREAS: The Parks and Recreation Board conducted a public hearing to consider
the Plan on June 8, 1999; and
WHEREAS: The Parks and Recreation board, at their June 8, 1999 meeting
unanimously recommended approval of the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master
Plan; and
WHEREAS: The Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan was presented to the
City Council at their meeting of June 24, 1999 and received favorable comments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
1) The City Council approves and adopts the Recreation, Park, and Open Space
Master Plan submitted,
2)
The City of College Station incorporated the Recreation, Park, and Open Space
Master Plan as the official City policy regarding the City's park system's growth,
development, and recreational services,
That this resolution shall be effective on and after its passage.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 8th day of 3uly, 1999.
APPROVED:
Lynn ~c]:lhaney, Mayor
A'FrEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary