HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 981208-BB - Resolve Downtown ParkingRESOLUTION NO. ` a ®CF" A33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN
GEORGETOWN CONSENSUS GROUP REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO
RESOLVE THE PARKING PROBLEM IN DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN.
WHEREAS, the availability of parking in downtown Georgetown is limited; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown solicited a Parking Management Study,
conducted by John Hickman and Associates, in 1997 and 1998; and
WHEREAS, a consensus group formed to further define the needs and develop
implementation solutions; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Georgetown Consensus Group is comprised of
representatives from the County, City, and local business owners; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Georgetown Consensus Group has identified problems
and researched solutions for parking; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Georgetown Consensus Group supports solutions for
parking that also maintain the vitality of downtown Georgetown.
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 the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
1. Economic Development Focus End 1.8, which states: "The downtown is an
economically viable component of the retail and business community;" and
2. Economic Development Focus End 1. 11, which states: "The tourism industry
in Georgetown is developed and promoted, while preserving the community's small-town
charm;" and
3. Urban Design Policy End 13.0, which states: "Georgetown has a positive,
identifiable image and an attractive appearance."
SECTION 2. The Georgetown City Council hereby supports the Downtown
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Georgetown Consensus Group and their solutions for working with the City, County, and
local business owners to resolve the parking problem in downtown Georgetown.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 8th day of December, 1998.
APPROVED:
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, '-, - -�' Leo Wood
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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ATTEST:.
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary