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File #: Ord. 2026-13    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 3/17/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/31/2026 Final action:
Title: Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-13, on the first of two readings, adopting fees to be charged for managed access to Rio Vista Park, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, including weekends and holidays, with exemptions from such fees for residents and those who reside within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District boundary; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. 01.06.2026 Workshop Minutes
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AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-13, on the first of two readings, adopting fees to be charged for managed access to Rio Vista Park, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, including weekends and holidays, with exemptions from such fees for residents and those who reside within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District boundary; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: March 31, 2026

Department: Parks and Recreation

Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A

Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text.

City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Public Safety, Core Services & Fiscal Excellence
Environmental Protection
Quality of Life & Sense of Place

Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
? Arts and Culture - Choose an item.
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Housing + Neighborhoods - Choose an item.
? Land Use + Community Design and Character - Choose an item.
? Parks & Public Spaces + Health, Safety & Wellness - PPS-2: Ensure stewardship of the rivers aquifers, and other sensitive lands and natural resources while providing outdoor recreation opportunities
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Core Services
? Not Applicable

Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan

Background Information:
Purpose of Item
The purpose of this item is to request City Council approval of a managed access fee for out-of-town visitors at Rio Vista Park for the Summer 2026 season, consistent with prior Council direction regarding Managed Access operations.

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