City of Lewisville, TX - File #: 18-0469

• File #: 18-0469
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Consent Agenda
• File created: 1/9/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 1/28/2019
• Title: Approval of Resolution Recognizing the Necessity of Protecting the Natural Areas (Greenbelts) Adjacent to Creeks and Other Waterways; Using the Denton County Greenbelt Plan ("Plan") as a Tool for Preserving Greenbelts; Endorsing the Plan as an Urgent Regional Program for the County, Cities, Towns and Utilities to Help Protect Water Quality in Local Watersheds; and Expressing the City of Lewisville's Intent to Participate in Implementing Strategies That Will Preserve and Protect the Environment and Safeguard the Public Welfare.

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Approval of Resolution Recognizing the Necessity of Protecting the Natural Areas (Greenbelts) Adjacent to Creeks and Other Waterways; Using the Denton County Greenbelt Plan (“Plan”) as a Tool for Preserving Greenbelts; Endorsing the Plan as an Urgent Regional Program for the County, Cities, Towns and Utilities to Help Protect Water Quality in Local Watersheds; and Expressing the City of Lewisville’s Intent to Participate in Implementing Strategies That Will Preserve and Protect the Environment and Safeguard the Public Welfare.

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:

Lewisville 2025 identifies Big Move #9 Sustainability as a priority focus in our long-term plan for a thriving and resilient city.  This can be accomplished by establishing policies and supporting initiatives that promote responsible environmental, social and fiscal behavior. The proposed Plan is just such an initiative.  The Plan represents a collaborative initiative working across community boundaries to provide a toolkit for preserving greenbelts and safeguarding water quality.  Support of the Plan is in alignment with Big Move #9 Sustainability, Big Move #1 Green Centerpiece, and Big Move #2 Extending the Green.  If the Plan is approved, the City will participate on a stakeholder Coordinating Committee. The Sustainability Manager or their designated representative will serve as the staff liaison in that role. 

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the resolution as set forth in the caption above.