Res 2394 9/18/1979 -------------
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RESOLUTION NO. �/�
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENTION TO LEASE LAND
IN WEEKS PARK TO YMCA OF WICHITA FALLS, AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE LEASE.
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Wichita Falls plans to construct a
Family Branch YMCA in the south portion of the City, and has
chosen as a location a tract of approximately ten acres owned
by Midwestern State University immediately south of Weeks Park;
and,
WHEREAS, if such Family Branch YMCA is to be built at this
location, it will be desirable to use approximately one-fifth
of an acre at the south end of Weeks Park, lying between Southwest
Parkway and the proposed location, for ingress and egress and
overflow parking; and,
WHEREAS, the YMCA has submitted this project to the
Midwestern Board of Regents, which is having its Executive
Committee meet with the YMCA Executive Committee with regard to
the project; and,
WHEREAS, the YMCA has requested the City of Wichita Falls
to execute a long term lease on a tract approximately 200 feet
long, north and south, along the east side of that portion of
Weeks Park south of Southwest Parkway, which would give access
from Southwest Parkway to the Midwestern State University
property; and,
WHEREAS, the Park Board has requested that the Board of
Aldermen authorize such use of this area in Weeks Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS , THAT:
The Board of Aldermen hereby expresses its intention to
enter into a lease to the YMCA of Wichita Falls on such land
for such purposes, in the event that the YMCA obtains a lease
from Midwestern State University on the tract needed for the
construction of the facility; the City Manager is hereby au-
thorized to negotiate the details of such a lease with the
YMCA, which lease shall then be submitted to the Board of
Aldermen for their approval..
PASSED AND APPROVED this the. 18th day of September, 1979.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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