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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the LEGISLATURE of the STATE OF TEXAS has before it in
this current session several bills which are of concern to the CITY OF
LUBBOCK as they relate to our parks and open space program and,
WHEREAS, one such bill which is of interest to the CITY OF LUBBOCK
and which we are in favor of has been submitted by Senator Kent Hance of
Lubbock, being Senate Bill No. 1194 which would create a TEXAS OPEN
SPACE FUND and,
WHEREAS, two bills before the Legislature would be of concern to the
CITY OF LUBBOCK and which the City would be in opposition to are House
Bill No. 1643 and Senate Bill No. 819 which would prohibit local governments
from exercising mandatory dedication of land for park use and such bills
would not be of benefit to the CITY OF LUBBOCK in that the CITY OF
LUBBOCK has an OPEN SPACE and PLAYA LAKE ORDINANCE and PLAN
which is especially designed for the CITY OF LUBBOCK'S particular
situation and would be deemed of much greater benefit to the CITY OF
LUBBOCK than these proposed bills; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby submit the
following to the legislative deldgation of the Lubbock and ],Vest Texas Area:
The City Council does hereby endorse Senate Bill No. 1194 which would
create a Texas Open Space Fund.
The City Council hereby expresses its opposition to House Bill 1643 and
SentLte Bill 819 which would prohibit the City of Lubbock from exercising
mandatory dedication of land for park use. The City Council further urges
the legislative delegation to express their opposition to these bills concerning
park dedication.
Passed by the City Council this f p�ay of %
1977.
RoylgMss, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Treva Phillips, CftiFzS retary-Treasurer
Approved as to form,