HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7566 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7566
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council November 12, 1991
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Subject: DESIGNATION OF ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE 41TR119 IN FOREST PARK
In May 1991, the City of Fort Worth contracted with Geo-Marine, Inc. , to
assess the impact of the Forest Park Zoo parking lot expansion on cultural
(archeological and historical) resources in the project area. This was
commissioned in recognition of the City's responsibilities under the State of
Texas Antiquities Code.
The study by Geo-Marine, Inc. , has been completed, and its findings have been
forwarded to the Texas Antiquities Committee. In summary, Geo-Marine, Inc. ,
has documented the site along the western boundary of the new parking lot as
a significant find. The site appears to be representative of the subsistence
activities of the prehistoric inhabitants in the region between 550 and 1450
years ago.
It was judged that the new parking lot would not impact the site.
Due to the significance of Site 41TR119, Geo-Marine, Inc., has recommended
that the site be preserved and protected. Further, it was recommended that
an interpretive sign be placed on the site to educate the public concerning
the prehistoric use of this area. This will be done in the near future.
Site 41TR119 has been nominated as a State Archeological Landmark. Formal
designation is scheduled for November 15, 1991. A letter has been prepared
in support of this designation under the Mayor's signature.
David A. Ivory
City Manager
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-ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS