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2006-156-RES-Leadership Lamar County Class, Leon Williams Park RESOLUTION NO. 2006-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING LEADERSHIP LAMAR COUNTY CLASS TO UNDERTAKE AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO LEON WILLIAMS PARK; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris has received a request by a Leadership Lamar County class to take on an improvement project at Leon Williams Park in Paris, Texas which will include a walking trail and a pavilion; and, WHEREAS, Leon Williams Park is bounded on the south by West Henderson Street, on the east by 7th Street NW, and on the north by Park Street; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Paris to encourage and approve this Leadership Lamar County class to pursue said improvement project at Leon Williams Park, and the same should be authorized; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the request of the Leadership Lamar County class to make certain improvements to Leon Williams Park which will include a walking trail and pavilion be, and it is hereby approved and authorized. Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this 11 th day of December, 2006. t~~~:;J:;o~~/ ATTEST: PROVED AS TO FORM: .-fJ. rlJ, rr~ D. Lestock, Assistant City Attorney "Lighted walking track and large pavilion at Leon Williams Park" This year's Leadership Lamar County class is very excited to have selected as our class project the "lighted walking track and large pavilion at Leon Williams Park". The project consists of the design and construction of a beautiful aesthetically pleasing walking track through the natural tree filled landscape in the unutilized section of the park and along its parameter. Also, the project will consist of the construction of a larger pavilion in the park, allowing for larger events and greater utilization. . As one of the largest parks in the city, a walking track through the park will bring out the underutilized and underrepresented beauty of the woody back area as well as connect it to the frequently utilized front portion. . A walking track will encourage more walking and physical activity for the elderly in that area of town, an area in which many do not have vehicles or other luxuries that many of us enjoy daily. . A larger pavilion more appropriate for the large size of Leon Williams Park and the events that can be held there, will allow it to be more utilized for community events, family reunions, church picnics, etc. . This project, taking place at one of our public parks, is something that the entire city can enjoy and take advantage of, and it undoubtedly makes the area a better place. This walking track and pavilion at Leon Williams Park has a great significance for both the members of LLC, the city, and more specifically, for this area of the city. Leon Williams Park has, in the past, been associated with the "not so good" side of town. However, within the past couple of years, with the help of key players, the area has changed dramatically and the park is now on its way to representing a great success story. Our intervention of placing a walking track and large pavilion at the park will all but complete the transformation of the park and its success story and return it to a true community park, proudly drawing the attendance of many in the community! Our plan for the park extends beyond the walking track and the large pavilion. Our vision exceeds our sight as we are excited about the future possibilities of placing a second set of bathroom facilities closer to the baseball field and the entrance of the future walking track. We would also love to place lighting in key areas around the track and pavilion, decreasing mischievous activity in the park, as well as obtain more tables and benches for the existing small pavilion. We have a great vision for the upgrade ofthis park and this area of the city, but any and everything that we do as LLC will depend on the support and funding that we are able to attain from individuals, industries, grants, and the city. We are looking at all avenues to accomplish what we believe to be a very meaningful project that will positively affect our city and county. Our level of success and what we are able to accomplish will be directly related to the extent and level of support by our community. We appreciate, in advance, your support in our efforts to help make a difference in our community.