HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-14-2007-2a - Resolution - 06/14/2007 RESOLUTION NO. 6 -14- 2007 -2a
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE ACCREDITATION OF THE COLLEGE STATION PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE COMMISSION FOR
ACCREDITATION OF PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES.
WHEREAS, the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies is an
independent body sanctioned by the National Recreation and Park Association; and
WHEREAS, there are nearly 200 million annual users of parks and recreation, and the
National Recreation and Park Association is a strong proponent of agency accreditations; and
WHEREAS, agency accreditation has many benefits including assurance and validation of well -
administered services in accord with approved professional practices, external recognition of a
quality governmental service, and accountability to the public and their needs; and
WHEREAS, the criteria used by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies represent national standards of best practice, to enhance the quality of agency services
and delivery systems; and
WHEREAS, agency accreditation is voluntary, but an essential piece to producing the highest
environments for communities to play, live, work and grow; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
• PART 1: That the City Council hereby supports the College Station Parks and Recreation
Department in obtaining accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation
of Park and Recreation Agencies.
PART 2: That the City Council encourages the designation of the College Station Parks and
Recreation Department as an accredited agency.
PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 14` day of June, A.D. 2007.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary MAY r R
APPROVED:
E- Signed by Angela M. DeLuca
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