Res 2019-180/expressing support for the Emerald Crown Regional Trail Proposal

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RESOLUTION NO.2019-180R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE EMERALD CROWN REGIONAL TRAIL PROPOSAL; COMMITTING NOT TO USE THE CITY'S EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE EASEMENTS FOR THE TRAIL; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. A Work Group that includes representatives of Hays County, the cities of Kyle, Buda and San Marcos, the Guadalupe -Blanco River Trust, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, the Hill Country Conservancy, Take -a -Hike San Marcos, the Texas State University Geography Department and the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA) has been formed to consider the development of a regional trail that would link the cities of Buda, Kyle and San Marcos, to be known as the Emerald Crown Trail. 2. The Work Group adopted ground rules for its review of the trail proposal, including a commitment that any easements needed for the trail would be acquired through discussions with landowners, and not through the use of eminent domain. 3. SMGA secured an award of community assistance for the Work Group from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program. 4. Work Group representatives made a presentation to the City Council on January 30, 2018 to provide information on the trail proposal. 5. The Work Group, with assistance from RTCA, hosted meetings in Buda, Kyle and San Marcos in March, 2018 seeking input from the public on the trail proposal. 6. This input indicated public support for a regional trail that would connect communities, enhance recreation and transportation opportunities, tourism and public health, and the input also identified concerns about routing, safety, and maintenance associated with a trail. 7. The City Council wishes to express support for continued consideration of the Emerald Crown Trail proposal by the Work Group. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The City Council supports the continued consideration of the Emerald Crown Trail proposal by the Work Group, and the City Council directs the City staff to continue to participate in the work and meetings of the Work Group.