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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE PARKS, RECREATION
AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN PASSED AND ADOPTED ON
THE 23RD DAY OF APRIL 2002, TO INCLUDE THE GAREY PARK
MASTER PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE PARKS, RECREATION
AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Georgetown was amended by vote of the people
in April 1986 such that comprehensive planning was established as a continuous and ongoing
governmental function; and
WHEREAS, Jack and Cammy Garey announced to the Georgetown City Council on
September 14, 2004, that they would be donating their 525 -acre ranch to the City of Georgetown;
and
WHEREAS, in addition, the Gareys announced a $5 million matching cash bequest to the
City for the development of the ranch into "Garey Park "; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown agrees that the 525 acre ranch will be restricted to park
use and it will never be used for any purpose other than parks and recreation for the citizens of
Georgetown and area residents; and
WHEREAS, the Garey Park Master Plan provides a framework of policies, describes several
development concepts and outlines specific projects and actions to provide clear direction for the
park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown did, on September 27, 2005, conduct a public workshop
regarding the Garey Park Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board did, on January 13, 2006, recommend
that the City Council approve the Garey Park Master Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
ordinance implements the following Policy End of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
9.0 Policy Statement:
Parks, open space, recreation facilities and services and social and cultural activities
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contribute to an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown.
Community Services — Parks:
Goal: Continue to maintain a high quality park system that is recognized at both the
state and national level.
Strategy: Complete the Garey Park Master Plan for development of a 525 acre
regional park that preserves the beauty and richness of the property.
Strategy: Continue playground equipment replacement in City parks,
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other
Century Plan Policy Statement, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the
Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The attached Exhibit "A ", relating to the Garey Park Master Plan is hereby
adopted by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application
thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and
to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force on June 13, 2006,
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PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 24th day of January, 2006.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 23rd day of May, 2006.
TY OF GEORGETOWN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary