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<br />observations regarding the enhancement of San Marcos' "great natural beauty, rich <br /> <br />architectural heritage, small town charm"; the protection of the "unique environmental <br /> <br />setting" including the Edwards Aquifer, the San Marcos Springs, the San Marcos River <br /> <br />and other natural resources. The San Marcos Tomorrow Citizens Goals enumerate the <br /> <br />major goals for San Marcos. The Citizens Goals dealing with Natural and Cultural <br /> <br />Resources, Community Growth and Land Use and Community Facilities, suggest that the <br /> <br />City of San Marcos "plan sufficient park space to meet the recreational needs of the <br /> <br />community as it continues to grow." Park facilities should meet a variety of recreational <br /> <br />needs and should include both neighborhood parks as well as community wide facilities." <br /> <br />The above stated goals are hereby included as a part of this document to further tie the <br /> <br />San Marcos Horizons with this Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. <br /> <br />The ever-growing population in the City of San Marcos creates a strong need to acquire <br /> <br />additional parkland though various methods, which should include: <br /> <br />1) use of excess City of San Marcos owned land; <br /> <br />2) outright purchase of land utilizing the City's Greenspace Acquisition Fund, <br /> <br />grants available for parkland acquisition or other sources; <br /> <br />3) joint use with other entities such as San Marcos CISD, Texas Parks and <br /> <br />Wildlife, Southwest Texas State University, Hays County and private <br /> <br />corporations owning large tracts of land; <br /> <br />4) dedication through subdivision regulations; <br /> <br />5) donations of land for parks or greenspace; <br /> <br />City of San Marcos <br />Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan <br /> <br />City Council Draft (corrections made 06/14/02) <br /> <br />Page 22 of 26 <br />