HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 960123-VVRESOLUTION N•.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS CREATING THE
CENTURY PLAN FACILITIES ! SERVICES PLAN WORKING• !,
*IRECTING THE WORKING GROUPTOPROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES PLAN FUNCTIONALOF
THE CENTURY PLAN
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, said City Charter now states that the comprehensive plan shall include but
not be limited to 13 elements which are coordinated and internally consistent, including a "public
services and facilities element (including CIP)"; and
WHEREAS, all previously adopted Century Plan elements have been developed by a
Committee of Georgetown citizens; and
WHEREAS, the facilities and services element of the Century Plan - Policy Plan was
developed by a Century Plan Task Group as established by Resolution No. 870239.019 adopted
June 23, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown Annual Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 1995-96
identified the following Ends to be achieved by the City: "The City enjoys a high quality of life
with excellent facilities and services which meet the specific needs of the community",
"Georgetown is effective at resolving issues related to crime, disorder and fear of crime", "There
is trust and harmony between the police and all segments of the community", "Georgetown has
an adequate level of fire protection that is provided equitably throughout the City", "The City
has park facilities and recreational programs which meet the leisure needs of citizens" and
"Georgetown is prepared to respond to large scale natural and technological emergencies"; and
WHEREAS, the City's Annual Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 1995-96 proposed that the
Ends described above will be achieved in part through the following Means: "Coordinate the
preparation of the Facilities and Services Functional Plan element of the Century Plan in
conjunction with a Council -appointed Citizens Working Group and support from the LBJ School
of Public Affairs and the Community and Regional Planning Program at the University of
Texas".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
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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 Facilities and Services Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element,
which states: "The City will endeavor to increase the quality of life through the upgrading of
existing facilities and services and the provision of new services to meet the specific needs of the
community" 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.
SECTION 2. The Century Plan Facilities and Services Working Group (hereinafter
known as the Working Group) is hereby created and charged with developing, with the assistance
of the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Community and Regional Planning Program at the
University of Texas, the City of Georgetown's long range comprehensive plan to guide the
development of City facilities and services to effectively serve the citizens of Georgetown.
SECTION 3. The Working Group shall consist of no more than 25 members, including
representatives from a broad spectrum of the Georgetown community and the agencies which
provide service to Georgetown, including both City and non -City functions.
SECTION 4. The Chairperson for the Working Group shall be selected by the City
Council.
SECTION 5. The Facilities and Services Functional Plan shall be approved by consensus
of the Working Group prior to submittal to the City Council for action.
SECTION 6. The Working Group shall deliver the completed Facilities and Services Plan
Element to the City Council on May 1, 1996.
SECTION 7. Prior to submittal of the Facilities and Services Functional Plan, the
Working Group shall hold not less than one public hearing for discussion of the Plan at which
a quorum of its membership is present.
SECTION 8. The funding costs incidental to the creation of the Facilities and Services
Functional Plan Element shall be accomplished by using the adopted budget of Planning Services.
Minor expenditures shall be made subject to the approval of the Director of Development
Services. All expenditures over $15,000 shall be made only with the approval of the City
Council, pursuant to the Georgetown City Charter.
SECTION 9. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 10. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
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RESOLVED this 23rd day of January 1996.
ATTEST:,,
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: