2003-086S:\Our Documents\Ordinances\03\Bid Process-NorthLakes-Denia-Airport.doc
ORDINANCE NO. o?OD.J5-OO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR A NON-DRILLING, PAID-UP POOLING AGREEMENT FOR OIL
AND GAS LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR NORTH LAKES PARK, DENIA PARK AND THE
AIRPORT OPEN SPACE PARK WITHIN THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2003 the City Council of The City of Denton held a public
hearing pursuant to Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code and made the
determination that the sub-surface use of North Lakes Park, Denia Park and the Airport Open
Space Park for the purpose of an Oil and Gas Nondrilling/Pooling Agreement should be allowed
and the surface of the parks may still be used by its patrons after completion of the sub-surface
use of the park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 71.005(a) of the Texas Natural Resources Code, the
City Council of The City of Denton has determined that it is advisable to lease the sub-surfaces
of North Lakes Park, Denia Park and the Airport Open Space Park for the purpose of an Oil and
Gas Nondrilling/Pooling Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
bid the sub-surface mineral interests for a Nondrilling/Pooling Agreements at North Lakes Park,
Denia Park and the Airport Open Space Park according to law. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings contained in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated
into the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to Chapter 71 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, the
City Council hereby authorizes the advertisement for a Non-Drilling, Paid-Up Pooling
Agreement for Oil and Gas Lease Agreements for North Lakes Park, Denis. Park and the Airport
Open Space Park within the City of Denton, Texas.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval. art
PASSED AND APPROVED this the `-day of I k 12003.
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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