R-02-12-19-9C2 - 12/19/2002RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 12- 19 -9C2
WHEREAS, the recreation and park system under the jurisdiction of
municipalities, counties, regions and state forms a valuable network of
opportunities for Texans, and
WHEREAS, providing recreational opportunities to youth has been
shown to decrease the rate of juvenile crime, and
WHEREAS, providing a system of parks with opportunities for
recreation and exercise leads to a healthier population, and
WHEREAS, the quantity and quality of park and recreation
facilities provides an incentive for economic development, and
WHEREAS, conservation and preservation of cultural and natural
resources in a park system provides an educational opportunity for
current and future generations of residents and visitors to an area, and
WHEREAS, juvenile crime prevention, public health, economic
development, and education represent key elements in the quality of
life of the community and promotion of strong family values, and
WHEREAS, additional funds from the state for the promotion and
enhancement of the integrated state park and recreation system are
solely needed, and
WHEREAS,additional funds for support of community based outdoor
outreach programs to integrate youth into constructive activities in
the outdoors are sorely needed, and
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WHEREAS, increasing population and changing demographics within
the population present a significant development challenges for the
providers of parks and recreation facilities to insure adequacy and
relevancy of facilities, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the City of Round Rock supports the Texas Municipal League in
urging the Texas Legislature to ensure adequate funding for the Texas
Parks and Recreation Account.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 19th day of December, 2002. f
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City— Round Rock, Texas
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secret
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DATE: December 13, 2002
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — December 19, 2002
ITEM: * 9.C.2. Consider a resolution supporting the Texas Municipal League in
urging the Texas Legislature to ensure adequate funding for the Texas
Parks and Recreation Account.
Resource: Sharon Prete, Parks and Recreation Director
History: The network of parks and recreation services in Texas has provided
numerous valuable opportunities for Texans and is in need of adequate
funding in order to continue the indispensable services they provide.
Funding:
Cost:
Source of Funds:
Impact/Benefit:
N/A
Outside Resources: Texas Recreation and Parks Society
Texas Municipal League
Public Comment: N/A
Appropriate funding for the parks and recreation account will ensure
that provisions for youth opportunities are provided, a healthier
society is encouraged and conservation and preservation of natural
resources is maintained for future generations.
Sponsor: Parks and Recreation Department