**PULLED – This item will not be considered on 7/31

ORDINANCE amending Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas, relating to the use of the Park and Recreation Dedication Fund for the provision of certain parks and open spaces, by amending Section 42-1 and Section 42-255; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability

On October 10, 2007, City Council amended Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances to require the dedication of a park, open space or a fee in lieu of land, upon the submission of a subdivision plat. This ordinance will make two revisions to that section of the code. First, it will correct the number of park sectors identified for deposit of funds in lieu of land dedication. Secondly, it will allow the funds to be used in parks owned by other agencies but operated by the city. 

Currently, the ordinance only allows park sector funds to be spent on city-owned parks. There are several parks the city does not own but is under contract to maintain. All of these parks are located within the City of Houston. This amendment would allow park sector funds to be spent on improvements in parks the City does not own, but is under contract to maintain. 

A public hearing was held on the matter on July 24, 2019.

The Planning and Development Department  recommends amending the ordinance to allow for these two changes to Chapter 42. 

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Margaret Wallace Brown

Interim Director

Planing and Development Department

Ordinance # 2007-1141, October 10, 2007

Ordinance# 2013-343, April 24, 2013