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RESOLUTION NO. R2O15 -009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF LETTER FROM THE CITY OF
DENTON HISTORIC COMMISSION TO THE NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE ENDORSING
ALTERNATIVE "B" AS DESCRIBED IN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FEASIBILITY
STUDY ON THE CHISHOLM TRAIL AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Chisholm Trail will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2017 and the
National Parks Service is proposing to designate a Chisholm and Great Western National
Historic Trail intended to commemorate the routes used by cowboys herding cattle north from
southern Texas through Kansas to Nebraska and adjacent locations between 1867 and the
1880's; and
WHEREAS, the National Parks Service has completed a National Historic Trail (NHT)
Feasibility Study /Environmental Assessment which has been made available to the public for
public review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton Historic Landmark Commission voted to endorse
Alternative "B" of the National Parks Service feasibility study during their special called
meeting on February 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton wishes to recognize the important role that the Chisholm
Trail has had in the history of Texas and the nation; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton does hereby authorize and support
the Historic mmmLandmark Commissions letter of endorsement for Alternative `B" of the National
Parks Service feasibility study.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ........................... y NH ...,......................... .....�......................._, 2015.
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CHWIS WATTS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: �,� .........
r' APR( ED AS `0 LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
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