HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3446-01-2007A Resolution No. 3446-01 2007
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO EVALUATE OPTIONS
FOR PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF TRINITY PARK
WHEREAS, Trinity Park consists of 252 acres of parkland and provides recreational resources
such as hiking, biking and jogging trails along the Trimty River for the citizens of the City of Fort
Worth, and
WHEREAS, Trinity Park is a valuable asset to the city park system, and
WHEREAS, Van Zandt Cottage, the site of the former Army Reserve Center and the Central
District Service Center are located within the boundaries of the current Trinity Pazk; and
WHEREAS, certain citizens have raised concerns about the continued preservation of the Van
Zandt Cottage, future uses of the vacant land upon which the former Army Reserve Center was housed
and the park system Central District Service Center and
WHEREAS, a master plan could address future recreational uses of Trinity Pazk; and
WHEREAS, further evaluation is needed related to transportation connections between
University Drive and West 7a' Street that will not negatively impact the Park and rts recreational uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED SY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
The City Council expresses their intent to evaluate options for preservation and enhancement of
Trinity Park and transportation connections between University Drive and West 7~' Street and directs
staff to create a process to accomplish this intent. Further it is the City Council s intent that the site
previously used for the Army Reserve Center will be restored to its natural state; Van Zandt Cottage will
continue to be preserved, an evaluation will be done of the location of the park system Central District
Service Center and that any transportation connections between University Drive and West 7~' Street
will utilize the existing street network
Adopted this 9th day of J
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APPROVED
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JAN ~ 9 2007
City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth,'L'~xas