HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4528-10-2015 A Resolution
NO. 4528-10-2015
ADOPT IN THE LAKE WORTH WATERSHED GREENPRINT STUDY
AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO INCORPORATE THE GREENPRINT STUDY BY REFSRENCE
WHEREAS, Lake Worth is a major drinking water supply resource for the residel'Its
of Fort Worth and several surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is committed to accommodating and guiding
growth in a way that protects water quality, provides public recreational resources, and
supports a range of land uses and housitig choices; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Worth Vision Plan, adopted by the City Council in May 201. 1
identified the need for a watershed study as an early implementation measure; and
WHEREAS, the 22-member Lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee, an
advisory body chaired by Counciltnember Derniis Shinglelon, represents public officials
and business and community learders with interests in the Lake Worth watershed; and
WHEREAS, the I.lake Worth Regional (""oordination (.,orriniittee, in association with
the North Central "re as Council of Governments and the frust for Public 1,and, has
developed the Lake Worth Watershed Greenprint Study as a strategic plan for meeting
water quality, open space, and recreation goals; and
WHEREAS, the study identifies lands within the Lake Worth watersiled that are
most important for protecting and enhancing Lake Worth's water quality, as well as for
me ctirig C011111[11jrglity-driven recreation and open space goals; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Worth Watershed (Ireenprint Study was guided by
cu)rnmuriity input received through a community survey and eleven public meetings of
the .[lake Worth Regional Coordination Committee over the course of a two-year period;
and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2014, the Lake Worth Regional Coordination
C'ornmittee endorsed the .[lake Worth Watershed Greenprint Study and voted to
reconimend that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the study; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2014, the City Plan Corninission endorsed the .[lake
Worth Watersfied Greenprint Study and voted to recommend that the City Coun.cil adopt
the study; and
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WHEREAS, on Septernber 29, 2015, the City Colincil iireceived a briefing on the
Lake Worth Watershed Greenprint Study;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1 ne Lake Worth Watershed Greenprint Study is hereby adopted as a reference
document and guide for future decisions related to growth and developnient in
the Lake Worth watershed; and
2. The C01'r1prefi.ensive Plan is hereby affi.ended to incorporate the Lake Worth
Watershed Greenprint Study by reference.
Adopted this e.day of .0 c10 b e 2015.
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By: . ...........
Ronald P. Gonzales, Asst. Y*
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