Res 055-2016 5/17/2016Resolution No. _55-2016_
Resolution authorizing a second eighteen month extension of the ad
hoc Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee terminating November 17,
2017
WHEREAS, the Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee provided planning,
promotion, and fund raising support to the City for improvement to Lake Wichita; and,
WHEREAS, a second extension of eighteen months will allow the LWRC to
continue this support to the City for Lake Wichita improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee is hereby authorized a second
extension of eighteen months terminating November 17, 2017.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of May 2016.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Charge to the Lake Wichita Study Committee
May 7, 2013
WHEREAS, the City Council determined on April 16, 2013 to establish a
committee to study Lake Wichita; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Wichita Study Committee will review the various issues
related to Lake Wichita and make recommendations thereon to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Lake Wichita Study Committee (“Committee”) should be composed of 9
representatives, including the following persons, to be appointed by City Council:
Member of City Council
Chairman of the Park Board
Member of the Park Board
Representative of Lakeside City
Five Citizens of the City of Wichita Falls
The Committee will be assisted by at least the following staff members and
assisting personnel:
Representative of the City’s Department of Public Works
Representative of the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation
Representative of the City Attorney’s Office
Representative of the City’s Property Management Division
Representative of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fisheries
Division (ex officio)
The Committee shall be charged to perform the following action plan within a
period of 18 months:
1. Review previous documents on Lake Wichita history and planning.
2. Gather information on desired uses for Lake Wichita.
a. Research local opinions and ideas outside Wichita Falls.
b. Create a forum atmosphere by inviting a wide range of presenters
both lay and professional to meetings.
c. Evaluate using a prudent balance of innovation, positive economic
impact, a wide range of activities, cost effectiveness, and
maintenance/management capacity.
3. Present Lake Wichita improvement and management document to City
Council.
a. History of Committee’s activity.
b. Development goals and recommendations for recreation and non -
recreation uses, with consideration being given to, but not limited
to:
i. water usage,
ii. shoreline usage,
iii. public safety,
iv. maintenance, and
v. commercial development.
c. Recommended sources of funding.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of May, 2013.