From
Linda Townley
Title
Resolution adopting the Project Discovery 2026 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Presenter
Rick Herold, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On December 15, 2015, Council awarded a professional services contract to Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for master planning services to update the 2008 Park Master Plan. The consultant and staff team evaluated current and projected demographics, conducted a series of community input meetings,analyzed a mail out statistically valid survey, conducted site tours of all park sites and facilities within the park system and assessed community recreation needs to determine leisure service and park system needs in Grand Prairie. This 15 month analysis of the park system has resulted in a final document identifying current and projected park system needs.
The adoption of this Master Plan document provides not only an orderly plan for park acquisition and development but also enhances opportunities for state and federal park grants.
The Master Plan will be transmitted to Texas Parks and Wildlife for review prior to Grand Prairie's submission of a matching grant application for the former Great Southwest Golf Course park site acquisition and development.
Financial Consideration
Funding was previously appropriated for the consultant contract on December 15, 2015.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PROJECT DISCOVERY 2026 PARK MASTER PLAN 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 it's 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, MAY 16, 2017.