HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3431-11-2006A Resoiufion
NO. 3431 11 2006
Supporting the Feud Raising Efforta of the Trost for Public Laud in Partnership with Tarrant
County and the Tarrant Regional Water District to Conserve the Eagle Mountain Lake State Park
Site
WHEREAS, Eagle Mountain Lake State Park consists of 400 acres of rolling
prairies and Oaks on the sandy shore of Eagle Mountain Lake and
WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department no longer needs this park to
meet the state level recreation needs of the citizens of the State of Texas and proposes a
much larger substitute facility within 40 miles of the metroplex to be funded, in part, with
the proceeds of the sale of this 400 acre tract on Eagle Mountain Lake, and
WHEREAS the Trust far Public Land (TPL) a 501 (c} (3) tax exempt
organization, has submitted a letter of intent to the Texas General Land Office, proposing
to facilitate the permanent conservation of the site through a partnership with private
donors, the Tarrant Regional Water District and Tarrant County- and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County and the Tarrant Regional Water District have committed
to provide acquisition and development funding and/or in-kind improvements for the
groperty which will be owned by the Tarrant Regional Water District; and
WHEREAS, this partnership .proposes to conserve 400 acres for pubic use and
benefit
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1 That is in the best interest of the City of Fort Worth far this 400 acres in the
County to be preserved and conserved for public use to address the future
growth needs in local park and recreation demand at the County and Regional
level.
2 That without committing any City of Fort Worth resources, the City of Fort
Worth supports the partnership of TPL, Tarrant County and the Tarrant
Regional Water District in their efforts to complete a national and local grass
roots fund raising effort to acquire the property from the State and preserve
and conserve the Eagle Mountain State Park site for the local use and benefit
of Tarrant County Citizens
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