HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1989-040 RESOLUTION NO. 89-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PREPARE A REPORT ON PARKS OF
LOCAL AND REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; DIRECTING
THE STAFF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE TO ASSIST
IN SUCH REPORT; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
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OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE; REQUIRING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE RESULTS OF THE
REPORT IN FUTURE BUDGETARY AND ZONING
�'° ACTIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has expressed the concerns of
its citizens over the proposed plans for the expansion of
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board and
the Federal Aviation Administration have initiated an environmental
review to assess the impacts of the proposed airport expansion; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has experienced tremendous
residential, commercial, and industrial growth since the initial
planning and construction of the Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport, which growth has occurred both because of, and
independently of, the airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is directly affected by
commercial, industrial, residential, and airport-related growth;
and
• WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine desires to use its limited
funds to preserve and enhance the quality of life for citizens of
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Grapevine in the most efficient and effective manner; and
WHEREAS, accessible and attractive park land, open spaces,
recreation areas and historic sites are essential to preserve and
enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, unchecked growth threatens the viability of park
land, open spaces, recreation areas and historic sites, therefore,
the quality of life for the citizens of Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine desires the advice of its
citizens on the best ways to protect park land, open spaces,
recreation areas and historical sites; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That within 45 days of the date of this
resolution, the City Manager shall prepare and submit a report to
the City Council analyzing and discussing from a city and regional
perspective:
(a) The present status of park land, open space,
,�, recreation areas and historic sites within the City
of Grapevine, emphasizing the value to the citizens
of Grapevine of all such land; and
(b) Threats to the accessibility, attractiveness or
integrity of existing park land, open space,
recreation areas and historic sites within the City
of Grapevine from industrial, commercial,
residential or airport-related growth in or near the
City of Grapevine; and
(c) Additions to existing park land, open space,
recreation areas and historic sites within the City
of Grapevine which would improve the quality of life
of its citizens; and
(d) The local and regional significance of each parcel
of park land, open space, recreation area or
historical site to the citizens of Grapevine and to
the citizens of the region, identifying the uses of
�. h each parcel, the projected future uses of the
parcel, and the uniqueness of each parcel to the
users of the parcel; and
�'`� (e) The extent to which the value of each parcel of park
land, open space, recreation area or historical site
of local or regional significance would be affected
directly or indirectly by proposed major changes in
nearby land uses, including the proposed expansion
of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; and
(f) Whether and how any adverse effects of such proposed
major changes in nearby land uses including airport
expansion on park land, open space or recreation
areas and historic sites can be mitigated.
Section 2 . In preparing its report, the City Manager shall
identify the effect on park land, open space, recreation areas, and
historical sites from existing and projected noise, traffic, air
pollution, and similar environmental impacts; and shall identify
economic impacts on park land, open space, recreation areas and
historical sites from increased population density, changes in the
City' s land use and neighborhoods, and similar causes.
Section 3 . The staff of the City of Grapevine shall be
available to assist the City Manager in collecting information
necessary to complete the report.
�" ` Section 4 . The Grapevine City Manager shall consult with
parks and recreation boards or similar entities of cities near
Grapevine to address the issues referenced in Section 1 from a
regional perspective.
Section 5 . The City Council shall consider the report
submitted by the City Manager in its budget process and in
consideration of any future master plan, comprehensive zoning, or
zoning change request.
Section 6 . This resolution shall take effect from and after
the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 24th day of October , 1989 .
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lin a Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John . Hill
City ttorney
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