HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-25 adopting 2020 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan RESOLUTION 2020-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,TEXAS,ADOPTING
THE 2020 PARKS,RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTE,TEXAS.
WHEREAS,the City of La Porte,Texas,("City")recognizes that the Parks,Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan("Plan")plays an important role in the future of the City; and
WHEREAS,the Plan will provide guidance to the City over the next five to ten years by creating
a series of prioritized recommendations for the establishment of parks, trails, open
space, and recreational facilities and programs; and
WHEREAS,the Plan will also be compliant with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department(TPWD)
guidelines and thus support City efforts in applying for grants; and
WHEREAS, the City has sought input from citizens through surveys, meetings with key user
groups,meetings with City Staff, and meetings with City Council.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE,TEXAS,THAT:
Section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are true and
correct.
Section 2. The City Council adopts the 2020 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, a copy of
which is on file in the office of the city secretary.
Section 3. The adoption of the 2020 Parks,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan shall not commit the
City of La Porte to specific funding levels or implementation strategies, but shall continue to
provide a guidance plan for the City's vision for the availability and growth of park and
recreational services.
PASSED and APPROVED this,the 26th day of October, 2020.
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APPROVED ASST TO FORM:
Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney