From
Steve Plumer, Sr. Parks Project Manager
Title
Resolution dedicating open space parkland for perpetuity
Presenter
Cheryl DeLeon, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On August 1, 2017, City Council approved a resolution in support of a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for the proposed park site at the former Great Southwest Golf Course. Texas Parks and Wildlife requires that 5 acres be dedicated to natural open space.
Financial Consideration
There is no cost associated with this ordinance
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, DEDICATING FIVE ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ALONG THE CREEK AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A (OFFICIAL PROJECT BOUNDARY MAP ATTACHED) AS OPEN SPACE FOR PERPETUITY, AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Whereas, the Grand Prairie City Council desires to provide quality park facilities for the residents of Grand Prairie; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie has obtained a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the development of a community park and desires to comply with all of the requirements set forth in the grant;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
SECTION 1. In order to fulfill the requirements of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s grant to the City of Grand Prairie, the City Council of Grand Prairie, Texas hereby designates five acres of parkland at the former Great Southwest Golf Course as open space.
SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Grand Prairie, along with the City Manager, are hereby authorized to execute the appropriate documents approving the terms and conditions of the agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
SECTION 3. Any prior Resolution of...
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