HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3634CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3634
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING AN UPDATED PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE PLAN.
WHEREAS, in 1992 the City ofRenton approved the Long-Range Park and Recreation
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has periodically reviewed its needs for open space and
trails; and
WHEREAS, large amounts of land that were previously undeveloped or vacant have
been converted to housing and other urban spaces; and
WHEREAS, the population has become denser in many areas as single-family homes are
replaced with multi-family developments; and
WHEREAS, at the present rate of growth, little opportunity will exist in five years to
acquire additional park and open space land, within the City limits or in potential annexation
areas; and
WHEREAS, the updated Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan has been reviewed by
the City Council and deemed to be in the best interests of the public; and
WHEREAS, that Plan provides the necessary tools for the City Council, Park Board and
staff to develop park and recreation goals for the next six years;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
RESOLUTION NO. 3634
SECTION II. The 2003 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is hereby
adopted by the City Council.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of May 2003.
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of MaY , 2003.
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Jesse Tanner, Mayor
Approved as to form: approved as
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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