HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2008-004 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-04
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF ART PIECES
CREATED FROM THE LOSS OF THE BICENTENNIAL
PECAN TREE IN PARR PARK AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine recognized the Parr Park Bicentennial Pecan
Tree by Resolution No. 90-08 as a historic tree; and
WHEREAS, that designation protected it from removal or damage caused by any
construction, development, or redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Parr Park Bicentennial Tree stood for nearly 200 years and was
recognized by the International Arboriculture Association; and
WHEREAS, the Parr Park Bicentennial Tree provided aesthetic beauty and
passive enjoyment for park visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Parr Park Bicentennial Tree witnessed the development of The
City of Grapevine from incorporation until it fell to the earth May 2, 2007.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the City
Manager or his designee to have commissioned art pieces from this tree to be sold.
Section 2. 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 5th day of February, 2008.
APPROVED:
-.. William D. Tate
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Lind Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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