05-09-19-Resolution-Adopting Denton County Greenbelt Plan-05/20/2019CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. OS-09-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER5
TEXAS, RECOGNIZING THE NECESSITY OF PROTECTING THE NATURAL AREAS
(GREENBELTS) ADJACENT TO CREEKS AND OTHER WATERWAYS; ADOPTING
THE DENTON COUNTY GREENBELT PLAN ("PLAN") AS A TOOL FOR
PRESERVING GREENBELTS; ENDORSING THE PLAN AS AN URGENT REGIONAL
PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY, CITIES, TOWNS AND UTILITIES TO HELP
PROTECT WATER QUALITY IN LOCAL WATERSHEDS; AND EXPRESSING CITY
OF SANGER'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES THAT
WILL PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SAFEGAURD THE
PUBLIC WELFARE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger is located in the Moore's Branch Clear Creels Watershed and
Little Duck Creek Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger recognizes that the long-term prosperity and success of the City
of Sanger depends on an adequate and safe drinking water supply, without it our economy cannot
Vow or prosper; and
WHEREAS, as growth and development continues across the region, population in this watershed
is expected to continue to increase, rapidly transforming from a rural setting to an, area with urban
characteristics; and
WHEREAS, communities, including the City of Sanger, are knitted together by many water
courses that extend into and through neighborhoods, transporting water to the nearest creek or lake
- - the sources of our drinking water; and
WHEREAS, the vegetated areas along creeks and rivers (also known as greenbelts) provide a
buffer between homes, farms and the neighboring creeks; filtering out harmful pollutants, such as
soil, silt, fertilizers and pesticides before they reach the creeks and rivers - - protecting the quality
of water "right where we live"; and
WHEREAS, we believe that protecting and preserving local greenbelts today cost very little in
comparison to restoring them in the future; and
WHEREAS, Denton County, the Upper Trinity Regional Water District and Upper Trinity
Conservation Trust developed the Plan as a coordinated effort to identify priority greenbelt areas
and other related natural assets in need of preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has identified priority greenbelts in and near the City of Sanger, and
provides strategies that can be implemented on a voluntary basis to help protect our water supply
sources; and
WHEREAS, to help champion the Plan, Denton County is creating a Coordinated Committee,
which the City of Sanger will be eligible to participate as a supporter of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable to advance the Plan in a cooperative voluntary manner with
neighboring communities, considering appropriate policies and actions that will help preserve and
protect water resources and enhance the quality of life for all Denton County residents.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and are hereby
incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their entity.
SECTION 2.
That the City of Sanger does hereby adopt the Denton County Greenbelt Plan to be a
convenient guide in preserving and protecting greenbelts within the City of Sanger's jurisdiction -
- to help protect the watershed, right where we live, knowing that the quality of life for our people
depend on the preservation of these irreplaceable water assets.
SECTION 3.
That the City of Sanger does hereby direct its staff to review the Plan for timely
recommendations and for incorporation of appropriate items into the City of Sanger's policies,
practices and standards - - enacting appropriate ordinances, zoning requirements or other measures
that will protect greenbelts within our local jurisdiction.
SECTION 4.
To help achieve the preservation and protection of local greenbelts, City of Sanger hereby
expresses its intent to participate on the Coordinating Committee to be formed by Denton County;
and will work with Denton County, Upper Trinity and other stakeholders to implement strategies
and best management practices for the protection of our watershed.
SECTION 5.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its adoption and is so
resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas this the
ay of May, 2019,
APPROVED:
Thomas E. Muir. Mayor
City of Sanger, Texas
ATTEST:
City Secretary
City of Sanger, Texas