From
Linda Townley
Title
Resolution approving the 2016 Park & Recreation Open Space Master Plan DRAFT as the City of Grand Prairie, Texas primary tool to guide the delivery of Parks and Recreation services through the year 2026
Presenter
Rick Herold
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On December 15, 2015, City Council awarded a contract to Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for development of the Parks & Recreation Open Space Master Plan. During the spring of 2016, the staff and consultant coordinated ten community meetings throughout Grand Prairie for citizen input. In addition, citizens had the opportunity to provide comments on leisure service needs through the City's website and a specialty "My Sidewalk" web link. A statically valid survey was completed in May of 2016.
Park system inventory and assessment of needs has been formulated into a draft document. This draft is being presented in order to meet an accelerated schedule for submission of a possible acquisition and development grant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Requirements for the grant include a review of the Master Plan prior to submission of the grant application.
The final draft will be submitted for review and approval in October, 2016.
Financial Consideration
Funds were appropriated on December 15, 2015 for this project.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2016 PARK MASTER PLAN DRAFT AS THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS PRIMARY TOOL TO GUIDE THE DELIVERY OF PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES THROUGH THE YEAR 2026; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie is committed to the presence of a quality urban parks and recreation system for its citizens; and
Whereas, it is recognized and accepted that parks, open space and recreation define the character of a community, provide the basis for popular local leisure activities, can create a scenic atmosphere that stimulates tourism and economic development, provide other benefits to a community such as health and wellness, reduction in crime, increase property values and stronger family values; and
Whereas, the orderly development of parks and facilities to address citizen needs demands a guidance system for the ongoing process of service delivery, management and development; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie has developed such a guidance system based on citizen input, an analysis of current conditions and consideration of local and national standards; and
WHEREAS, the Park Board has reviewed the Parks Master Plan and has recommended that the City Council adopt same.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. THAT the City Council approves the Parks Master Plan attached hereto.
SECTION 2. THAT this Master Plan shall constitute the primary tool to guide the delivery of park and recreation services in Grand Prairie through the year 2026.
Section 3. THAT this Master Plan shall be reviewed with the Park Board on an annual basis for recommendations on changes resulting from population, land use patterns, needs and attitudes of citizens and availability of park land and other resources.
SECTION 4. THAT the resolution shall be in full force and effects from and after its passage and approval in accordance with the Charter of the City of Grand Prairie and it is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF JULY, 2016.