HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 980127-LRESOLUTION No. tF o2!'Z_
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT USE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, AND THE GEORGETOWN INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A JOINT SCHOOL/PARK
PLAYGROUND AT CARVER ELEMENTARY LOCATED AT
WEST 17TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAME AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO
ATTEST.
WHEREAS, Section 332.021 of the Local Government Code specifically provides for the
joint operation of parks and playgrounds by a City and an Independent School District; and,
WHEREAS, both the City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Independent School
District have recognized the need for providing adequate recreational facilities for the use and
benefit of the general population of the City of Georgetown, and especially for the benefit of
school-age children; and,
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Independent School District has made the land available for
joint use as a playground development; and,
WHEREAS, a substantial savings to the public will result by the joint development and
use of such land for both school and park purposes; by providing a playground to Georgetown
Independent School District and in turn the City of Georgetown will pay $5,000 with Carver
P.T.A. matching the $5,000 to install new play equipment at Carver Elementary; and,
WHEREAS, by joint use of G.I.S.D. school facilities with the City of Georgetown, the
public will benefit by having an increased number and higher quality located facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution 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
resolution implements Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 2 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element, which states, "The City will assist in providing all its citizens the opportunity to
participate in recreational and cultural programs"; and further finds that the adoption of this
resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by
Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
JOINT USE AGREEMENT (CITY/GISD)
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SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Georgetown approves the joint use for
the park located West 17th Street in Georgetown, Texas. The City Council hereby authorizes and
directs its City Manager to represent and act for the City of Georgetown in dealing with the
Georgetown Independent School District for the purposes of this program.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the joint -use agreement and the City
Secretary to attest, and the City Attorney to approve after approval by the Georgetown
Independent School District.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this � � kL day of 224 1V ��! vi' , 19 d
ATTESTj
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
JOINT USE AGREEMENT (CITY/GISD)
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THE CITY OF GEORGE WN, TEXAS
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By: Leo Wood
Mayor