R-2008-06 adopt 2008 Update of Year 2002 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master

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RESOLUTION NO. 08- O~ A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2008 UPDATE OF THE YEAR 2002 PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte recognizes the need to update the Year 2002 Parks and Open Space Master Plan ("the Plan") to assess progress of the 2002 Master Plan goals, assessments, standards, recommendations and strategies for implementation over the past six years, and for the next five year period in an effort to provide for and continually improve park and recreational facilities, provide trail and linear park opportunities, preserve open space in the City of La Porte; and rehabilitate existing parks, and WHEREAS, the primary objective of "the Plan and 2008 Update" is to provide recreational services desired by citizens of La Porte, acquire needed open spaces and preserve natural resources, and WHEREAS, in order to assess progress and address recreational needs in the future, the City of La Porte has sought input from the citizens of La Porte through surveys, meetings with key user groups, workshop meetings, a public hearing, and the Parks and Recreation staff; and that input has been incorporated into "the Plan"; and WHEREAS, "the Plan and 2008 Update" complies with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant guidelines which require parks and recreation needs to be prioritized and addressed in an action plan format; and WHEREAS, "the "Plan and 2008 Update" complies with guidelines of the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Action Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that "the Plan and 2008 Update" is reasonable, having taken into consideration the results of the initial studies conducted by Halff Associates for the City of La Porte, and subsequent progress assessments undertaken by Parks & Recreation staff in 2008; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: I. That the Year 2008 Update of the Year 2002 Parks and Open Space Master Plan for the City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby officially adopted, attached hereto and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes. II. A multi-year Action Plan has been developed and progress assessments made in 2008 to prioritize implementation of the Year 2002 Parks and Open Space Master Plan, guide the rehabilitation of existing parks, provide guidance in the application of General Obligation Bond funding, and suggest alternative funding mechanisms. Adoption of the Year 2008 Update of the Year 2002 Parks and Open Space Master Plan shall not commit the City of La Porte to specific funding levels implementation strategies, but shall continue to provide a guidance plan for the City's vision for availability and growth of park and recreational services. PRESENTED AND PASSED on this theJ:tLkay of May 2008, by a vote Of~ yeas, and a regular meeting of the City Council o!the City of La Porte, Texas,~ L:?~ Alton E. Porter, Mayor, City of La Porte, Texas fA nays at ATTEST: . ~~j4;JJJJ Ma a iIIett, City Secretary ,Date: 5 -It:) /ol_ APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~r~,Dme: Clark 1. Askins, Assistant City Attorney .t;"-~-or3