15-1106 Adopting Parks and Recreation Master PlanCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 15- //()
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
ADOPTING THE MERIDIAN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN; AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO FULFILL HIS
DUTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department to enhance the
Meridian community's quality of life by providing innovatively-designed parks, connected pathways, and
diverse recreational opportunities, to create lasting memories for all citizens of Meridian;
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this mission, a team of City staff and consultants worked together
to prepare and propose the Meridian Parks and Recreation Master Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A,
which process included a public input process, services inventory and analysis, needs assessment,
operational and maintenance analysis, and financial analysis;
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2015, the Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission, pursuant to
its authority under Meridian City Code section 2-4-2(10), which charges the Commission with reviewing
and commenting on the Parks and Recreation Department's Master Plan, recommended that the Meridian
City Council adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health, safety,
and welfare of the people of Meridian to implement such the Meridian Parks and Recreation Master Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit A;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the Meridian Parks and Recreation Master Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A is
hereby accepted and adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian.
Section 2. That the Director of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to
fulfill his duties as set forth in Title 13, Chapter 2, Meridian City Code, in general accordance with the
provisions of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Master Plan as adopted by this resolution.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and
approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 15th day of December, 2015.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 15th day of December, 2015.
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