R-2005-08-09 Joint Resolution CLP/Shoreacres intent to aquire and develop a park on Taylor Bayou

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1 e . JOINT RESOLUTION CITY OF SHOREACRES RESOLUTION 2005- O~ CITY OF LA PORTE RESOLUTION 2005- tY'J INTENT TO DEVELOP JOINT USE PARK ON TAYLOR BAYOU A JOINT RESOLUTION BY THE CITIES OF SHOREACRES, TEXAS AND LA PORTE, TEXAS OUTLJNING THEm. INTENT TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP A NA TURE-BASED PARK. ON TAYLOR BA YOU WHEREAS, the property located at Block 41 Lot 18B Shoreacr.es(proposed park) provides access to two branches of Taylor Bayou for kayaking and other low impact water recreation and can be connected by water with other parks along Taylor Bayou; WHEREAS, the proposed park is one of the last natural pieces of property in the Shoreacres and Shady River area for walking, bird watching, and other nature-based activities; WHERAS, the proposed park contains valuable wetlands along the Taylor Bayou shoreline, necessary to maintain water quality and habitat along this important estuary; WHEREAS, portions of the proposed park lie in both the Cities of Shoreacres and La Porte and can accessed by citizens of both cities: WHEREAS, the current owner of the proposed park is willing to sell the property for use as a park with minimal disruption to trees, vegetation, and wetlands; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED BY THE CITY COUNClLS OF THE CITIES OF SHOREACRES AND LA PORTE, STATE OF TEXAS; THAT: 1. The cities jointly apply for a grant from the Coastal Coordination Council's Coastal Management Program Cycle 11 for the purpose of purchasing the proposed park; 2. The cities develop a joint plan for the park over the next year that provides for pedestrian access to the park from Shoreacres and appropriate park facilities, such as a kayak dock. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 23m DA Y OF MA Y, 2005. ." ... ~ I.