AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-147R, supporting the application by the San Marcos River Foundation to the for Hays County Parks and Opens Space Advisory Commission ("POSAC") for Hays County 2020 Parks Bond funds to fund the acquisition of approximately 102 acres of land, more or less, commonly known as the Elsik Tract for future open space and conservation purposes; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 3, 2021
Department: City Manager's Office
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Background Information:
The San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF) will be submitting a request to the Hays County Parks and Open Space Committee for funding to purchase a 102-acre property commonly known as the Elsik Tract. The San Marcos River Foundation has expressed the desire for the land to be brought into the City Park system as open space.
City Staff briefed the City Council in Executive Session on May 4 regarding SMRFs desire for the City to potentially accept all or part of the pr...
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