Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-094, approving the Lease Agreement between Texas City Salvation Army of Galveston County and the City of Texas City. (Recreation and Tourism)

The City’s Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department staff have been in discussion with representatives from the Texas City Salvation Army regarding the property located at 4915 Emmett F. Lowry Freeway to develop, and operate as a City public park. This proposed park would be approximately 5 acres in size, which would have various recreational amenities such as; walking trails, basketball goal, playground, and picnic shelters, etc. This park site would provide recreation opportunities in an area of the City that does not exist.

It is the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department that the City of Texas City enters into this Lease Agreement. Attached you will find the agreement along with the proposed site plan.