HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2017-10-374 Historical Train DepotCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. ,)0j q -/V ; '74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ANNA AREA HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION SOCIETY TO RELOCATE THE HISTORICAL ANNA TRAIN DEPOT
TO SHERELY PARK, AND TO TAKE OTHER ACTIONS RELATIVE TO THE
CURRENT AND FUTURE USE OF SHERELY PARK.
WHEREAS, The Anna Area Historical Preservation Society (AAHPS) has proposed that
the Historical Anna Train Depot (the "Depot) be relocated to Sherley Park and that
Sherley Park be redeveloped for other uses consistent with this historical structure, and;
WHEREAS, the AAHPS proposal is consistent with the recommendations outlined in
the Anna Downtown Development Plan that was adopted by the City Council of the City
of Anna, Texas (the "City Council") on July 28, 2015, and;
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2017 the Parks Advisory Board reviewed the AAHPS proposal
and voted to recommend that the City Council approve the plan to relocate the Depot to
Sherley Park, and;
WHEREAS, Staff has advised that the existing ball field at Sherley Park is too small to
facilitate sanctioned league baseball games, and that said field is currently only used for
baseball practices, and;
WHEREAS, baseball practices displaced by the reuse of Sherley Park will be relocated
to Slayter Creek Park, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and facilitate the proposal by the
AAHPS to relocate the Depot to Sherley Park;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Authorization of Agreement
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the
Anna Area Historical Preservation Society to relocate the Historical Anna Train Depot to
Sherley Park, and to restore, remodel and refurbish said Depot consistent with the
Depot Concept Plan attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and other construction plans to be
approved by the City. Said Agreement shall be approved as to form by the City
Attorney.
Section 3. Use of Sherley Park
The City Council hereby directs the City Manager to take any actions that are necessary
(with respect to changing or limiting the use of Sherley Park) to facilitate the activities
authorized by the Agreement. The City Council further directs the City Manager to
prepare a concept plan for the redevelopment of Sherley Park for uses that will be
consistent with and complimentary to the Depot Concept Plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 24th
day of October, 2017.
ATTEST: O F q % APPROVED:
Carrie L. Smith, City Secretary * stin Burr, Mayor Pro Tem
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