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April 11, 2003
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL
OPEN SPACE LAND IN THE CITY OF PARIS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE PARIS SPORTS COMPLEX PROJECT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the 26th day of January,
1995, in Resolution No. 95-018, approve and adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the
City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the 9th day of April,
2001, in Resolution No. 2001-044, authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the
construction of the Paris Sports Complex Project; and,
WHEREAS, such plans and specifications have identified approximately 10 acres of natural
open space for preservation, as requested by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Recreation
Grants Program; 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 City Council of the City of Paris authorizes the preservation of natural
open space land contained in the Paris Sports Complex Project amounting to approximately 10 acres
as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
Section 3. That within the depicted natural open space there will be no permanent structures
built now or in the future, with the exception of walking/recreational trails and associated amenities.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of April, 2003.
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
EXHIBIT .~.