R-87-972 - 3/26/1987RESOLUTION NO. q 7a R
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas
recognized in 1984 that there was a need for recreational
facilities brought on by a rapidly growing community; and
WHEREAS, the Williamson County Old Settlers Association
indicated an interest in acquiring and developing a new site for
their activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock and the Old Settlers
Association determined that it was in the best interest of both
organizations to join together for the common goal of acquiring
and developing a major park facility; and
WHEREAS, in the fall of 1985 the Palm Valley Lutheran Church
indicated it would like to sell its interest in the 427 acre
Palm Estate, whereupon the Old Settlers Association and the City
made an offer to the Church for the purchase and sale of said
property; and
WHEREAS, said offer was accepted and thereafter the City
began negotiations with the other undivided interest owner, and
appointed a thirty -nine member task force to provide information
in order to determine what future park facilities should be
planned and developed; and
WHEREAS,' in 1986 T.H.K. Associates, I'nc. were selected to f
develop a comprehensive development plan and program for the 427
acre site as a major community park for the City of Round Rock;
and
WHEREAS, after several meetings with the task force and
public hearings, T.H.K. Associates, Inc. presented to the City
Council and the public a Master Development Plan for the Palm
Valley Park; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Round Rock finds that
the plan is in accord with the its long term objectives, NOW
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS
That the Master Development Plan as presented by T.H.K.
Associates, Inc. dated March 1987 is hereby adopted as the
Master Plan for development of Palm Valley Park and said
document is to be used as a guideline for planning and
implementation of said park.
RESOLVED this the pVp of March, 1987.
ATTEST:
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: March 24, 1987
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, March 26, 1987
ITEM: 13E - Consider a resolution adopting the Master Park Plan for
Palm Valley Park.
THE Associates was retained by the City to Master Plan Palm
Valley Park. The plan was satisfactorily accepted by the Park
Task Force and Technical Review Committee. The final Pnhlir
Hearing was held March 17, 1987.
Staff recommends approval.