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WHEREAS, the City has acquired the property at the northwest comer of Church and
East Ninth Street (Cain property) which is designated by an historical marker, designating this
site as the location upon which the City of Georgetown was founded; and,
WBEREAS, the City desires to utilize these properties and facilities to establish a pa
commemorating the locational founding of the City of Georgetown; and, I
VAMREAS, the City Council has found that this action implements 11istoric PreservaticM
and Urban Design Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states: "the '
will preserve, protect and promote its prehistoric, historic, and cultural resources" andCil
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implements lEstoric Preservation and Urban Design Policy 2 which states "the City will utili
an urban design program to- improve the overall appearance of the City; develop a positive ima
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that identifies Georgetown; and enhance the attractiveness of the City from an environment
aesthetic and economic perspective; and,
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with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by-S—ection 2.111:3 ot the A ministrativi %114111
of the Policy Plan-,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TM
CITY OF GEORGETOWN� TEXAS, THAT:
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The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found arjffl
declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made
part hereof, as if copied verbatim. I
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1. The task of overseeing the construction and obtaining citizen input is assigned to
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
2. Development of the park must follow the concept design as approved by the City
Council on November 13, 1991.
3. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee should actively seek the advice and
participation of the Heritage Society and in this regard the Heritage Society has
requested to designated two persons empowered to speak for the Heritage Society
and to work with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee in the development
of the park.
4. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee should also actively seek input from
other organizations such as the Daughters of American Revolution, and the
Williamson County Historical Society as well as general input from the
community.
S. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee should also solicit public input from
individuals and organizations in order to recommend a name to the City Council
for the naming of the park.
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This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
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By: W.H. CONNOR
Mayor