HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 990209-S - Village Playground AgmtWHEREAS, 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 install the new play
equipment at the Village 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,
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)
Resolution No. f? .
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SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Georgetown approves the joint use for
the park located at 400 Village Commons 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.
RESOLVF,D this day of 19 27Z
ATTEST., THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Sandra D. Lee By: "Leo Wood
City Secretary
APR OVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
JOINT USE AGREEMENT (CITY/GISD)
Resolution No. 19?04242f-�
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Mayor