AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-74, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 58 Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation of the San Marcos City Code, making amendments to Section 58.042 prohibited items in a City Park or Natural Area by inserting possession of a weapon as defined in Section 58.026 definitions; and amending Section 58.068 of the San Marcos City Code that prohibits possession or shooting of a speargun by any person while in or upon the San Marcos River without a permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Department; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 7, 2021
Department: Parks and Recreation
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Background Information:
The City Council first held discussion on May 18, 2021 regarding Section 58.068 of the San Marcos City Code related to possessing and shooting spearguns in the San Marcos River. The City Council directed staff to bring back amendments based on their conversation. Subsequent to the May 18, 2021 meeting, staff did some research and determined that Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart...
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