HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2012-037 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING GRAPEVINE AS A
RUNNER FRIENDLY COMMUNITY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Grapevine has over 24 miles of hike and bike trails, 15+ miles of park
roads, and many miles of City sidewalks and streets that provide residents and visitors
with opportunities for running, walking and biking activities to make Grapevine a more
healthy community supporting Baylor Regional Medical Center's Lifestyle Improvement
Challenge; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine supports Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers
(LGRAW), the local school district and healthy minded organizations in providing running
and walking activities, events and education to support Grapevine as a healthy
community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine approves an average of 15 running and walking
events in the City each year; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine has the desire to become a Road Runners Club of America
"Runner Friendly Community" by supporting running and walking events in the City.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City of Grapevine supports Lake Grapevine Runners and
Walkers' application to the Road Runners Club of America for designation as a "Runner
Friendly Community."
Section 3. That 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 1st day of May, 2012.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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411! C. Brown
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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