R-454-9-83RESOLUTION NO. 454-9-83 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS
SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR AND DESIRABILITY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY, COMMITTING TO UNDERTAKE AND
COMPLETE THE MASTER PLAN DURING THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR AND
DIRECTING THE CITY STAFF TO RESEARCH AND REVIEW ALTERNATE SOURCES
OF FUNDING FOR FINANCING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPING A
PLAN OUTLINE FOR COUNCIL REVIEW.
WHEREAS, during the past decade the City of Allen has, by
the percentage of growth, been one of the fastest growing cities
in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metropolitan Area, and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that this growth will continue
to expand during the remainder of this decade, and,
WHEREAS, a comprehensive planning document will help
promote the orderly growth of the community by providing for
the orderly extension of utilities, streets and other city
infrastructure and providing locations for other community
facilities, and,
WHEREAS, the original planning document for the City of
Allen was completed in 1970 and updated in 1977 and 1978, and,
WHEREAS, the rapid growth of the City and the age of the
most recent updated document provide only limited assistance
to the City Council and other Boards and Commissions appointed
by the Council, and,
WHEREAS, a current comprehensive planning document would be
of benefit and provide assistance to the City Council, the
Planning and Zoning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Board,
City Staff, citizens, developers and others, and,
WHEREAS, development of a comprehensive plan provides a
unique opportunity for citizen participation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the concept of
comprehensive planning and is committed to undertaking and
completing a comprehensive plan for the City of Allen during
the 1983-84 fiscal year.
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SECTION 2. City Council recognizes that the necessary funds
to fund the development of the comprehensive plan have not been
included in the 1983-84 fiscal year budget, and, therefore,
directs the City Staff to research and review funding sources
and propose a plan for financing a comprehensive plan for
Council approval.
SECTION 3. City Council also directs the Staff to develop
an outline of the proposed document delineating the various
elements of the plan and showing a time schedule for completion.
DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS
ON THE lst DAY OF SEPTEMBER , 1983.
APPROVED:
B. Pierson, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Marty Hendrix, ITY SECRETARY