10-26-20 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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1.3 data; and role of the city) Introduction (demographic and socioeconomic data; projected population Goals and ObjectivesPlanning ProcessArea and Facility Concepts and StandardsInventory of Areas and FacilitiesPlan Implementation and Priortization of NeedsAssociated Maps, Illustrations and Surveys Once plans are complete, the applicable governing body (city council, county commissioner’s court, district or authority board) must pass a formal resolution (or ordinance) adopting the plan and list of prioritized needsPlans must be comprehensive and include the sponsor’s entire area of jurisdictionPlans must address the present and future needs of the community or areaPlans must cover at least a ten-year period. Plans must be updated every Plan Contents: TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT GRANT PROGRAM The following is a summary of TPWD guidelines to help local governments prepare park, recreation, and open space master plans in accordance with the Local Park Grant Programs Manual (July 2011). At a minimum, all master plans and/or updates must meet the requirements below for approval:—————It is important to note, a master plan is not required to participate in the grant program, nor does the TPWD approval of a plan guarantee that points will be awarded for any project. Identify the opinions and needs of the residents and park system users.Analyze the potential for growth of the City over the next 10 years and identify associated facility needs in terms of types, locations, and priorities.Identify opportunities and recommend alternatives to enhance the parks system.Analyze the distribution of existing parkland, identify “gaps” in the provision of parks, and determine how the City can best manage its resources.Provide clearly prioritized recommendations so that the community’s Guide City staff and leaders in determining how and where parks through creating a series of prioritized recommendations for parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities and programs. The Plan will also be compliant with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) guidelines and thus support City efforts in applying for indoor and outdoor park facility and trails development grants; and will help to maximize the potential of the City’s parks and recreation system.This Parks Master Plan serves a variety of purposes. The primary functions are to analyze the current state of the City’s parks, recreation, and open series of goals, recommendations, and priorities for improving the system. Above and beyond these primary functions, this Plan will also:——————By identifying and recognizing the community’s needs and desires, and providing realistic, prioritized implementation actions, this Plan will help guide La Porte towards a sustainable, positive future as a great place to live, work, play, and visit.