HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-90-593)-05/15/1990
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RESOLUTION R-90-593
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE DESIGNATING LITTLE BEAR CREEK AND ITS
ENVIRONS AS A NATURAL AREA CONTAINING FLORA AND
FAUNA WHICH SHOULD BE PRESERVED, PROTECTED, AND
MADE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE PURPOSES OF
RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION.
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WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Colleyville have expressed
and shown an interest in preserving and protecting
the natural environment; and
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WHEREAS, the United States government has seen fit to identify
and establish rules and regulations governing that
use and protection of flood plains and wetlands; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Board
have previously established ownership and partial
development of the Little Bear Creek; and
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WHEREAS, a property owner has offered to donate additional land
wi thin the Little Bear Creek for use and development
as open space;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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Sec. 1: THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby
establishes Little Bear Creek and its environs as an
officially recognized natural area wi thin its corporate
limits.
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Sec. 2: THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby
establishes Little Bear Creek and its environs as the
location for the preservation and development of native
flora and fauna.
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Sec. 3: THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby
authorizes and directs the City Manager to administer
and direct the cities 'efforts toward the establishment
of The Texas Outdoor Education Trail and Amphitheater
within Little Bear Creek.
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Sec. 4: THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby
authorizes and directs the City Manager to promote
participation by other agencies and organizations
including but not limited to the Public School District,
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Junior College System, Service Clubs, County, State
and Federal governments, etc.
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Sec. 5: THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby
aCknowledges and adopts previously prepared plans and
studies dealing with Little Bear Creek.
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Sec. 6: THAT the City Council of the City of Colleyville hereby
instructs the City Manager to direct, promote and collect
plans and studies prepared by others which will provide
a basis for future acquisition and development of Little
Bear Creek as a community park dedicated to providing
acti ve and passive recreation, an area for preserving
the native fauna and flora and a center for education
and entertainment of the citizens of Colleyville and
visitors.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED:
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Passed by a vote of
May 1990.
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on the 15th day of
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